Photo: Perdelsky / Perdelsky at en.wikipedia · Public domainWhere Jacumba residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jacumba, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jacumba. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jacumba
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Jacumba
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Jacumba runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 38 miles from Jacumba
The closest emergency room is El Centro Regional Medical Center in El Centro, 37.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Centro De Salud De La Comunidad De San Ysidro is closer (16.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Jacumba
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Jacumba, and more people treating it
41.8% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 75.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. 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 Jacumba’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jacumba adults…
Jacumba runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Jacumba
No hospital or community health center in Jacumba 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 Jacumba; ≈ 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.
4.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Jacumba adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Jacumba adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Jacumba runs above California.
1 in 3 Jacumba 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.
26.4% of Jacumba adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Jacumba 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 Jacumba adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jacumba
Why doesn’t Jacumba have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jacumba.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jacumba.
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.