Photo: JPxG · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Cuyama residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cuyama, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 93254. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cuyama
The nearest ER is 35 miles from Cuyama
The closest emergency room is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, 35.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Community Health Centers - New Cuyama is closer (4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Cuyama
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Cuyama runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Cuyama’s likely range; Cuyama’s figures come from ZIP code 93254, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Cuyama
No hospital or community health center in Cuyama 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 Cuyama; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Cuyama adults…
Cuyama runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cuyama adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Cuyama adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Cuyama 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.
18.3% of Cuyama adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Cuyama 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 Cuyama adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cuyama
Why doesn’t Cuyama have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cuyama.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cuyama?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Centers - New Cuyama in New Cuyama, 4.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cuyama.
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.