Photo: Los Angeles Times · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Littlerock is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Littlerock differs from California on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Littlerock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Littlerock
Dental care lags in Littlerock
46.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 19% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Littlerock
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.3%), vs 17.9% across California. Housing insecurity (26.2% vs 14.9%) and utility shut-off threats (12.3% vs 7.3%) are higher too. 31% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Littlerock
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.7%), vs 16.4% across California. Lack of emotional support is above the state too: 33.6%, vs 28.6% across California. Mind & connection ↓
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 Littlerock’s likely range.
What’s behind Littlerock’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Littlerock is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 73% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Littlerock’s median household income is $56,792; among the 7,949 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 30%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Littlerock compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Littlerock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31% of Littlerock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
How Littlerock adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Littlerock runs above California.
4 in 10 Littlerock 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.
Out of every 100 Littlerock adults…
Littlerock runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Littlerock residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Littlerock
No hospital or community health center in Littlerock 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 Littlerock; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Littlerock and the towns around it
Littlerock’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlerock | C− | 32.6% | 14.5% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| Palmdale | C+ | 30.3% | 12.8% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Sun Village | C− | 32.5% | 15.4% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Littlerock adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Littlerock
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Littlerock is better than California on 1 and worse on 24; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Littlerock’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Littlerock | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.3%29.8–36.9 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.6–20.4 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.8–21.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.6%29.4–35.9 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.5%13.1–16 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 32.6%30.5–34.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%34.6–39.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.6%19.9–23.3 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.9–11 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19%16–22.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%14.2–18.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.8%30.2–37.5 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13.9–17.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.6%36.5–42.5 | 35.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.4%15.8–23.2 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.9%66.4–71.4 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.2%43.5–48.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.9%78.6–83.2 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.8%67.3–72.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 48.2%44.6–51.5 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.2%61.3–72.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%19.6–23.9 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 42.7%39.8–46 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.6%30.7–37 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.3%28.3–36.8 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 26.2%23.2–29.6 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.3%10.8–14 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.5%13.5–17.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 31%27.1–35.5 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.2%36.6–43.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.4%17.4–21.5 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.2%18.7–23.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.5–8.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.4%10.8–13.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%6–7.5 | 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 Littlerock
Is Littlerock a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Littlerock is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns: C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 30%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Littlerock?
CDC estimates 32.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 35.9%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Littlerock?
Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Littlerock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Littlerock have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.8–23.2%), 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 Littlerock more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Littlerock.
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.