Healthcare in Wofford Heights, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.5%
0.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.3%
0.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.3%
6.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
44.0%
Arthritis
38.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.3%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.3%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
25.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.5%
Mobility
26.8%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
12.2%
Vision
8.3%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
12.6%
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
6.8 mi
Kern Valley Healthcare District
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kern Valley Healthcare District | 6.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kern Medical Center | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 29.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Sierra View Medical Center | 29.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | 38.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Wofford Heights has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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.