Healthcare in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.0%
7.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.1%
5.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.7%
7.1pp above 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
36.5%
Arthritis
18.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.0%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.1%
Loneliness
41.3%
Lack of Support
32.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.1%
Mobility
15.8%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.7 mi
Pih Health Hospital-Whittier
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pih Health Hospital-Whittier | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Whittier Hospital Medical Center | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Pih Health Downey Hospital | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Coast Plaza Hospital | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
West Whittier-Los Nietos has an obesity rate of 29.0%, which is 7.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.1%, 5.4pp below the national average. About 17.7% of adults lack health insurance. 70.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.2 out of 5.