Photo: Gutterboi · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Hesperia as a whole is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Hesperia differs from California on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hesperia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hesperia
Making ends meet is harder in Hesperia
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (27.8%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (11.2% vs 7.3%) and no reliable transportation (13.9% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 26.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Hesperia
52% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 16.3% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
COPD, obesity and stroke run high in Hesperia
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.1% across California. 36% of adults have obesity, vs 27.8% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 3.7%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Hesperia runs above California on four 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 Hesperia’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Hesperia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hesperia is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #707 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 51% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Hesperia’s median household income is $72,160; among the 10,683 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 18%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Hesperia compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
At 102,605 residents, Hesperia is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.7% of Hesperia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hesperia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Hesperia adults…
Hesperia runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Hesperia residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Hesperia
3 community health centers in Hesperia, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hesperia; ≈ 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.
125 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
How Hesperia adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hesperia runs above California.
2 in 5 Hesperia 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.
Hesperia and the towns around it
Hesperia’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia | C− | 36% | 13.2% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Oak Hills | B− | 33.1% | 12.3% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Victorville | C− | 36.9% | 13.3% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Apple Valley | C | 34.6% | 13.6% | 14.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hesperia adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hesperia
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hesperia is better than California on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Hesperia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hesperia | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.9%27.2–32.5 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.9–18.4 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.7–21.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%31.5–40.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.6–14.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.6%30.7–36.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%31.5–37.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.5%21.3–25.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.2–6.3 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.3%13.5–19.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%13.3–17 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.6%26.2–33 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.3–18.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%34.6–43.4 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.8%14.9–18.9 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.8%65.4–72 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52%48.8–55.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.8%79.8–83.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.8%65.7–71.6 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.3%49–57.8 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.3%63.5–76.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%19–24.4 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.3%35.5–43.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.9%27.7–34.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.8%25.2–30.6 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.7%19.5–24.2 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.9%12.5–15.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.7%24.2–29.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.9%32.4–39.3 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.9%15.1–18.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.3%17.4–21.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.6–8.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11%10–12.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%5.1–6 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Hesperia
Is Hesperia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hesperia is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #707 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 18%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hesperia?
CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 40.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hesperia?
Desert Valley Hospital in Victorville, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Hesperia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hesperia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.9–18.9%), 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 Hesperia more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hesperia.
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.