On CDC estimates, China Lake Acres is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns
China Lake Acres differs from California on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for China Lake Acres. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in China Lake Acres
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in China Lake Acres
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, China Lake Acres runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
China Lake Acres is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, China Lake Acres is healthier than 50%. Against the 10,401 towns with similar household incomes ($51K–$86K), it’s healthier than 65%. Health Grade ↓
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 China Lake Acres’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind China Lake Acres’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, China Lake Acres is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #526 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 74% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). China Lake Acres’ median household income is $68,594; among the 10,401 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$86K), it’s healthier than 65%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 China Lake Acres adults…
China Lake Acres runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near China Lake Acres
No hospital or community health center in China Lake Acres 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 China Lake Acres; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of China Lake Acres adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How China Lake Acres adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, China Lake Acres runs above California.
1 in 3 China Lake Acres 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.
14.2% of China Lake Acres adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
China Lake Acres and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Lake Acres | B− | 32.5% | 11.9% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Inyokern | — | — | — | — |
Inyokern: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of China Lake Acres adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for China Lake Acres
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, China Lake Acres is better than California on 4 and worse on 8; on the rest, the California figure falls inside China Lake Acres’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | China Lake Acres | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.4%18.2–25 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13–17.1 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.2–20.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.5%27.1–38 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.2–13.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.2%31.5–38.7 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.5–40 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24–29.9 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.4 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.3–8.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.3%6–8.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.7%10.2–15.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%10.8–16.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.8%19.8–28.1 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.6–20.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%30–40 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.1–9.4 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%71.4–78 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.9%61.6–68.1 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.6–88.4 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.2%69.9–76.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%61.1–70.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%68.8–82.2 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%21.1–27.9 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.9–37.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.1%21.6–28.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%11.3–17 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10–14.2 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%5.8–8.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7–9.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.2%11.3–17.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.8%29.3–38.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%13.8–19 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.4–18 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.7–10.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.6–5 | 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 China Lake Acres
Is China Lake Acres a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, China Lake Acres is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #526 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 65%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in China Lake Acres?
CDC estimates 32.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 38%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to China Lake Acres?
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital in Ridgecrest, 5.4 miles in a straight line from China Lake Acres’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in China Lake Acres have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–9.4%), 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 China Lake Acres more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in China Lake Acres.
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.