Healthcare in Ridgecrest, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.0%
4.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
32.7%
Arthritis
22.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.9%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
26.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.8%
Mobility
13.8%
Cognitive
16.1%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
3.4 mi
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest Regional Hospital | 3.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kern Valley Healthcare District | 44.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ridgecrest has an obesity rate of 32.0%, which is 4.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 72.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services.