Where Johannesburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Johannesburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Johannesburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Johannesburg
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Johannesburg
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.8%), 3 times the California rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (15.2%), more than twice the California rate. Stroke is also above the state: 8%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Johannesburg runs above California on 11 of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Johannesburg
45.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 23.8% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Johannesburg
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.5%), about twice the California rate. 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 Johannesburg’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Johannesburg adults…
Johannesburg runs above CA on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Johannesburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Care in and near Johannesburg
No hospital or community health center in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Johannesburg adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Johannesburg runs above California.
1 in 3 Johannesburg 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.
25.8% of Johannesburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Johannesburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randsburg | — | — | — | — |
Randsburg: 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 Johannesburg adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Johannesburg
Why doesn’t Johannesburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Johannesburg.
What hospital is closest to Johannesburg?
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital in Ridgecrest, 18.6 miles in a straight line from Johannesburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Johannesburg.
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.