Photo: Johnwayne Stroud · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Calimesa is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns
Calimesa differs from California on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Calimesa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Calimesa
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Calimesa
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (30.9%), vs 20.8% across California. COPD is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.1% across California. In all, Calimesa runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Calimesa, and more people treating it
37.9% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 75.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Calimesa keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (75.5% vs 71.9%) and cholesterol checks (88.3% vs 85.4%). 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 Calimesa’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Calimesa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Calimesa is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns, #547 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 76% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 26%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Calimesa’s median household income is $87,181; among the 10,234 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$109K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Calimesa compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 8.3% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Calimesa adults…
Calimesa runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Calimesa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Calimesa
No hospital or community health center in Calimesa 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 Calimesa; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
8.4 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Calimesa adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Calimesa runs above California.
1 in 3 Calimesa 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.
12.8% of Calimesa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Calimesa and the towns around it
Calimesa’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Calimesa adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Calimesa
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Calimesa is better than California on 9 and worse on 10; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Calimesa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Calimesa | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.8%20.1–25.8 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.7–17.5 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.7–18.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%31.5–40 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11.2–14.5 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.9%34.9–41.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%37.7–43.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.9%28.2–33.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.4 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%6.1–8.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.5–11.4 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.9–14 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%21.6–28.5 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.8–16 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%32.1–40.1 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.8–9.9 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%72.7–78.2 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%62.4–68.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.7–89.8 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%72.8–78.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%61.7–70.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%73.5–84.2 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.9–26.5 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34%30.5–37.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.7–27.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.4%12.1–17.1 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.6–14.3 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.8%10.7–15.3 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.6%31.9–39.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18%15.7–20.5 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.8–16.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.7–4.8 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Calimesa
Is Calimesa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Calimesa is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #547 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Calimesa?
CDC estimates 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 40%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Calimesa?
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital in Banning, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Calimesa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Calimesa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–9.9%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Calimesa more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Calimesa.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.