Healthcare in West Carson, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.2%
13.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.9%
7.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
39.9%
Arthritis
20.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.4%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
13.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.9%
Loneliness
40.0%
Lack of Support
32.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.7%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
12.2%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
Del Amo Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Amo Hospital | 3.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Memorial Hospital Of Gardena | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| St Mary Medical Center | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
West Carson has an obesity rate of 22.2%, which is 13.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.9%, 7.6pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.