Healthcare in West Menlo Park, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
20.8%
15.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.5%
4.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.6%
4.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
2.6%
8.0pp 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
36.8%
Arthritis
20.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.4%
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
11.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.5%
Loneliness
29.8%
Lack of Support
19.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
18.5%
Mobility
7.8%
Cognitive
7.8%
Hearing
4.6%
Vision
2.4%
Self-Care
1.8%
Independent Living
4.1%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.1 mi
Stanford Health Care
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Health Care | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Palo Alto Va Medical Center | 3.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Lucile Salter Packard Children'S Hsp At Stanford | 3.2 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sequoia Hospital | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
West Menlo Park has an obesity rate of 20.8%, which is 15.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 2.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.8 out of 5.