Photo: Jey0h · CC BY 3.0Where Inyokern residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Inyokern, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Inyokern. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Inyokern
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Inyokern
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.2%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Inyokern runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Inyokern, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 76.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Inyokern keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.7% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (67.1% vs 62.8%). 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 Inyokern’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Inyokern adults…
Inyokern runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Inyokern adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Inyokern
No hospital or community health center in Inyokern 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 Inyokern; ≈ 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.
4.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Inyokern adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Inyokern runs above California.
1 in 3 Inyokern 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.
12.3% of Inyokern adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Inyokern 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 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Inyokern adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Inyokern
Why doesn’t Inyokern have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Inyokern.
What hospital is closest to Inyokern?
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital in Ridgecrest, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Inyokern’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Inyokern?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Omni Family Health in Ridgecrest, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Inyokern.
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.