Where Kennedy Meadows residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kennedy Meadows, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kennedy Meadows. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kennedy Meadows
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Kennedy Meadows
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11%), about twice the California rate. Cancer is also above the state: 12.4%, vs 6.4% across California. In all, Kennedy Meadows runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Kennedy Meadows, and more people treating it
46.2% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Kennedy Meadows
The closest emergency room is Kern Valley Healthcare District in Lake Isabella, 30.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Kennedy Meadows
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), 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 Kennedy Meadows’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Kennedy Meadows adults…
Kennedy Meadows runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kennedy Meadows adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Kennedy Meadows
No hospital or community health center in Kennedy Meadows 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 Kennedy Meadows; ≈ 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.
25 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Kennedy Meadows adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kennedy Meadows runs above California.
3 in 10 Kennedy Meadows 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.
18.3% of Kennedy Meadows adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Kennedy Meadows and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Kennedy Meadows adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kennedy Meadows
Why doesn’t Kennedy Meadows have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kennedy Meadows.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kennedy Meadows.
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.