Photo: Chevy111 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Green Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Green Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Green Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Green Valley
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Green Valley
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.7%), vs 6.4% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Green Valley runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Green Valley
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.2%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.4%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Green Valley
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.4%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
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 Green Valley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Green Valley adults…
Green Valley runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
How Green Valley adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Green Valley runs above California.
2 in 5 Green Valley 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
26 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Green Valley
No hospital or community health center in Green Valley 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 Green Valley; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Green Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.3% of Green Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Green Valley 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 Green Valley adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Green Valley
Why doesn’t Green Valley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Green Valley.
What hospital is closest to Green Valley?
Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Green Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Green Valley.
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.