Healthcare in Whittier, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.8%
Loneliness
39.5%
Lack of Support
29.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.5 mi
Pih Health Hospital-Whittier
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pih Health Hospital-Whittier | 0.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Whittier Hospital Medical Center | 1.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Coast Plaza Hospital | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Dept Of State Hospitals - Metropolitan - Psy | 5.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Greater El Monte Community Hospital | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
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.