On CDC estimates, Loma Linda is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Loma Linda beats California on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Loma Linda. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Loma Linda
What’s behind Loma Linda’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Loma Linda is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #238 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 92% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 51%.
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). Loma Linda’s median household income is $82,353; among the 10,581 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Loma Linda
3 hospitals in Loma Linda, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Loma Linda; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Loma Linda adults…
Loma Linda runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
26 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Loma Linda adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Loma Linda adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
4 in 10 Loma Linda 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.
14.1% of Loma Linda adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Loma Linda and the towns around it
Loma Linda has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Linda | A− | 26.7% | 10.5% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Redlands | A− | 28.9% | 10% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| San Bernardino | C− | 37.1% | 13.6% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Colton | C | 35.1% | 12.5% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Loma Linda adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Loma Linda
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Loma Linda is better than California on 7 and worse on 0; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Loma Linda’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Loma Linda | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%17.4–21.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.3–12.9 | 13.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%14–17.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.7%23.1–30.6 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.5%27.7–33.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%31.2–37.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.7%18.7–22.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.5–6.6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%8–11.9 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.4%8.1–10.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.2%18.6–24.1 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12.2–16.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%32–40.3 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%7.1–9.6 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.9%68.7–74.9 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.5%57.5–63.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.7–87.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.9%68.1–73.5 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.5%55.2–63.9 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%70.1–81.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.4%16.1–20.8 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.1%33.6–41.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.5%25.6–31.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16%14–18.1 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%10.9–14.2 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.5–7.3 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%12.4–16 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.5%23.8–29.3 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.4%10.2–12.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.6–14.4 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.5–8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Loma Linda
Is Loma Linda a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Loma Linda is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #238 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Loma Linda?
CDC estimates 26.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.1% and 30.6%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Loma Linda?
Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Loma Linda’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Loma Linda have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–9.6%), 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 Loma Linda more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Loma Linda.
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.