Healthcare in Whittier, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.5%

8.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.8%

4.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.1%

2.5pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.0%

Arthritis

19.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.8%

Loneliness

39.5%

Lack of Support

29.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.6%

Mobility

13.6%

Cognitive

14.8%

Hearing

5.6%

Vision

6.1%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

7.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.5 mi

Pih Health Hospital-Whittier

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Pih Health Hospital-Whittier0.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Whittier Hospital Medical Center1.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Coast Plaza Hospital5.4 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Dept Of State Hospitals - Metropolitan - Psy5.4 miPsychiatric
Greater El Monte Community Hospital5.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

Whittier has an obesity rate of 27.5%, which is 8.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. 71.3% 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 2.0 out of 5.