Where Boulevard residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Boulevard, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Boulevard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Boulevard
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Boulevard
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.2%), about twice the California rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Boulevard runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 43 miles from Boulevard
The closest emergency room is Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, 42.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Centro De Salud De La Comunidad De San Ysidro is closer (10.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Boulevard
52.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 20% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Boulevard, and more people treating it
44.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Boulevard’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Boulevard adults…
Boulevard runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Boulevard
No hospital or community health center in Boulevard 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 Boulevard; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Boulevard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Boulevard adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Boulevard runs above California.
1 in 3 Boulevard 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25% of Boulevard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Boulevard 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 Boulevard adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Boulevard
Why doesn’t Boulevard have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Boulevard.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Boulevard.
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.