Does community capacity influence self-rated health? Multilevel contextual effects in Seoul, Korea

► Community capacity may be more robust than social capital in contextual effects. ► The impact of community capacity for mobilization on health status was examined. ► As community capacity gets higher, there is an impact on the residents' health. ► Community-based organizations are worth considering as a key contextual indicator. ► Contextual effects should incorporate community capacity for promoting health.