Where McKittrick residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McKittrick, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McKittrick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McKittrick
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in McKittrick
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, McKittrick runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 34 miles from McKittrick
The closest emergency room is Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, 34.1 miles away in a straight line. And 12.8% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.3% across California. For everyday care, Omni Family Health is closer (11.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in McKittrick
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
More McKittrick adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (41.9%, vs 30.4% across California). The biggest difference is hearing loss: 8.9% vs 5.9%. Disability ↓
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 McKittrick’s likely range.
Out of every 100 McKittrick adults…
McKittrick runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near McKittrick
No hospital or community health center in McKittrick 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 McKittrick; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McKittrick adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Keeping up with care
Share of McKittrick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How McKittrick adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, McKittrick runs above California.
2 in 5 McKittrick 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.
24% of McKittrick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
McKittrick 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.
Questions about health in McKittrick
Why doesn’t McKittrick have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McKittrick.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McKittrick.
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.