Where Dustin Acres residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dustin Acres, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dustin Acres. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dustin Acres
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Dustin Acres
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Dustin Acres runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Dustin Acres
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.2%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Dustin Acres
49.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 21.4% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). 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 Dustin Acres’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Dustin Acres adults…
Dustin Acres runs above CA on 11 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dustin Acres adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Dustin Acres
No hospital or community health center in Dustin 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 Dustin Acres; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Dustin Acres adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Dustin Acres runs above California.
4 in 10 Dustin 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.
25.7% of Dustin Acres adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Dustin Acres and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Acres | — | — | — | — |
Valley Acres: 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 Dustin Acres adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dustin Acres
Why doesn’t Dustin Acres have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dustin Acres.
What hospital is closest to Dustin Acres?
Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, 22.4 miles in a straight line from Dustin Acres’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dustin Acres?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Omni Family Health in Taft, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dustin 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. 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.