Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Where Baker residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Baker, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Baker. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baker
Dental care lags in Baker
44.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 18.9% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 35 miles from Baker
The closest emergency room is Weed Ach (Ft Irwin) in Fort Irwin, 34.9 miles away in a straight line. And 17.1% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.3% across California. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Baker
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.7%), about twice the California rate. Utility shut-off threats (14.6% vs 7.3%) and no reliable transportation (17.1% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 33.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the California figure falls outside Baker’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Baker adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Baker
No hospital or community health center in Baker itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Baker; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
33.5% of Baker adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 Baker adults…
Baker runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
3.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Baker adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Baker runs above California.
2 in 5 Baker adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Baker and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Baker adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Baker
Why doesn’t Baker have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Baker.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Baker.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.