On CDC estimates, Moreno Valley as a whole is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns
Moreno Valley differs from California on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moreno Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moreno Valley
Making ends meet is harder in Moreno Valley
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.3%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (11.8% vs 7.3%) and housing insecurity (23.5% vs 14.9%) are higher too. 23.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Moreno Valley
56.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 13.2% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Moreno Valley trails towns with similar incomes
Moreno Valley is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns, and only 10% of the 9,549 towns with similar household incomes ($70K–$117K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Moreno Valley has a top-rated hospital
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Moreno Valley is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Moreno Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Moreno Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moreno Valley is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns, #672 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 71% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Moreno Valley’s median household income is $93,222; among the 9,549 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$117K), it’s healthier than 10%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Moreno Valley compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
At 214,263 residents, Moreno Valley is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.4% of Moreno Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moreno Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Moreno Valley
2 hospitals and 3 community health centers in Moreno Valley, 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 Moreno Valley; ≈ 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 Moreno Valley adults…
Moreno Valley runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Moreno Valley residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
35 miles of trails across 33 parks and preserves
How Moreno Valley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Moreno Valley runs above California.
2 in 5 Moreno Valley 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.
Moreno Valley and the towns around it
Moreno Valley’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreno Valley | C | 39.6% | 12.6% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Riverside | C+ | 36.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Perris | C− | 40.3% | 12.3% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| March ARB | D | 39% | 22.7% | 16.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moreno Valley adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Moreno Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Moreno Valley is better than California on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Moreno Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Moreno Valley | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.3%25–29.8 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.8–16.8 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%17.2–20.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%35.5–43.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.6%11.3–14.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%29.2–34.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%31.3–36.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21%19.1–23 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.4%4–4.9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%10.8–15.9 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%11.1–14.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%27.2–33.5 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.5–16.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.7%37.5–46 | 35.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.6%13.8–17.4 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.1%66.9–73.1 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.1%52.9–59.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.4%80.5–84.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.4%64.5–70.1 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.3%50.9–59.7 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%72.9–83.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%19.5–24.5 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.4%35.7–43.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31%27.9–34.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.3%24.7–30 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.5%21.2–26 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.5%12.2–15 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.4%21.2–25.9 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.2%33.2–39.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%14.6–17.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%16.6–20.1 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.8–8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%9.1–11 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.4–5.1 | 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 Moreno Valley
Is Moreno Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moreno Valley is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #672 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Moreno Valley?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.5% and 43.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Moreno Valley?
Riverside University Health System-Medical Center in Moreno Valley, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Moreno Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Moreno Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.8–17.4%), 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 Moreno Valley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moreno Valley.
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.