Photo: Destiny Diaz · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Morongo Valley is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Morongo Valley differs from California on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morongo Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morongo Valley
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Morongo Valley
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Morongo Valley runs above California on 11 of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Morongo Valley
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Morongo Valley, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 75.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Morongo Valley is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Morongo Valley is healthier than 16%. Against the 6,445 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 36%. 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 Morongo Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Morongo Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morongo Valley is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns, #752 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 46% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Morongo Valley’s median household income is $51,949; among the 6,445 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Morongo Valley adults…
Morongo Valley runs above CA on 12 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.
65 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Morongo Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Morongo Valley
No hospital or community health center in Morongo Valley 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 Morongo 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).
How Morongo Valley adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Morongo Valley runs above California.
1 in 3 Morongo 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.3% of Morongo Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Morongo Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morongo Valley | C− | 36.7% | 15.3% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Morongo Valley adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Morongo Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Morongo Valley is better than California on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Morongo Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Morongo Valley | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.8%25.4–32.6 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.2–20.7 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.2–21.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%32.2–41.3 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.3%13.4–17.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.1%38.7–45.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%37.4–44.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.5%30.5–36.4 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.9 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.3%8.9–12.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.4–5.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.1%11.4–17.3 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%15–21 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.1%23.5–31.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12.2–16.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%33.2–41.6 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.4–10.8 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74%70.8–76.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57%53.7–60.3 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.6–88.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72.3–78.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.9%55.6–64.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.4%62.3–76 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%21.2–27.1 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%30.8–38.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%22.8–29.5 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.3%17.2–23.5 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%12.9–17.3 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%7.9–10.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.3%19.8–27 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.2%33.2–41.3 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.1%17.5–23 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.4–19.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%10.1–13.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 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 Morongo Valley
Is Morongo Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morongo Valley is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #752 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Morongo Valley?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 41.3%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Morongo Valley?
Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, 16.2 miles in a straight line from Morongo Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Morongo Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10.8%), 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 Morongo Valley 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 Morongo 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.