Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Menifee is healthier than 32%
Menifee differs from California on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Menifee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Menifee
Arthritis, obesity and cancer run high in Menifee
1 in 4 adults have arthritis (27.1%), vs 20.8% across California. 35.9% of adults have obesity, vs 27.8% across California. Cancer is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 6.4% across California. In all, Menifee runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Menifee trails towns with similar incomes
Menifee is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, and only 32% of the 9,522 towns with similar household incomes ($70K–$117K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
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 Menifee’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Menifee’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Menifee is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, #534 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 79% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Menifee’s median household income is $93,454; among the 9,522 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$117K), it’s healthier than 32%, less than its income alone would suggest.
At 118,592 residents, Menifee is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Out of every 100 Menifee adults…
Menifee runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Menifee
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Menifee, 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 Menifee; ≈ 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.
52 miles of trails across 55 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Menifee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Menifee adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Menifee runs above California.
1 in 3 Menifee 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.
14.3% of Menifee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Menifee and the towns around it
Menifee’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menifee | B− | 35.9% | 12.4% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Perris | C− | 40.3% | 12.3% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Canyon Lake | B | 35.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Lake Elsinore | C+ | 37.4% | 11.2% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Wildomar | B− | 36.5% | 11.6% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Murrieta | B+ | 33.4% | 10% | 10% | CDC place |
| Romoland | C− | 39.5% | 12.8% | 14% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Menifee adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Menifee
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Menifee is better than California on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Menifee’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Menifee | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.9%20.8–25.1 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.3–16.4 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.4–18.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.9%31.9–40.1 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.4%11.1–13.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.2%32.5–38 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%35.2–41.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.1%24.8–29.4 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.4–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.7%9.5–14.2 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%10–12.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.6%22.8–28.6 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%12.2–16.5 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%33.7–42.1 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.7%8.5–11.1 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.8%70.9–76.6 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.4%61.3–67.5 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.4–88.3 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.4%70.7–76 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%58.9–67.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%74–84.7 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%20.2–25.4 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%32.3–39.4 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.7%23.9–29.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.8%14.9–18.9 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%13.1–16.6 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.9–9.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.3%12.7–16.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.6%31.6–37.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%15.1–18.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.6–16.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.3–7.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Menifee
Is Menifee a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Menifee is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #534 of 847 in California. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Menifee?
CDC estimates 35.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 40.1%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Menifee?
Menifee Global Medical Center in Sun City, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Menifee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Menifee have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.5–11.1%), 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 Menifee more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Menifee.
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.