Healthcare in Inyokern, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.1%
4.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
5.1pp 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
39.0%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.3%
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
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.0%
Loneliness
31.2%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.5%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
13.9%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
8.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Nearest Hospital
9.1 mi
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest Regional Hospital | 9.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kern Valley Healthcare District | 35.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Inyokern has an obesity rate of 32.1%, which is 4.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services.