Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Murrieta is healthier than 49%
Murrieta differs from California on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Murrieta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Murrieta
Against towns with similar incomes, Murrieta’s lead shrinks
Murrieta is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, but 49% of the 6,587 towns with similar household incomes ($86K–$143K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity runs high in Murrieta
1 in 3 adults have obesity (33.4%), vs 27.8% across California. Conditions ↓
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 Murrieta’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Murrieta’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Murrieta is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #307 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 87% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, 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). Murrieta’s median household income is $114,081; among the 6,587 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($86K–$143K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
At 114,124 residents, Murrieta 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 Murrieta adults…
Murrieta runs below CA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Murrieta residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Murrieta
2 hospitals and 1 community health center in Murrieta, 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 Murrieta; ≈ 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.
70 miles of trails across 53 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Murrieta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Murrieta adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Murrieta runs above California.
1 in 3 Murrieta 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.
11% of Murrieta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Murrieta and the towns around it
Murrieta’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrieta | B+ | 33.4% | 10% | 10% | CDC place |
| Wildomar | B− | 36.5% | 11.6% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| French Valley | A− | 33.2% | 9.2% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Temecula | A− | 33% | 9.6% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Menifee | B− | 35.9% | 12.4% | 11.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Murrieta adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Murrieta
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Murrieta is better than California on 11 and worse on 3; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Murrieta’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Murrieta | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%16.8–20.6 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.4–14 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.3–18.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%29.6–37.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10%8.9–11.2 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.6%28–33.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%32.6–38.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.1%21–25.2 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.6–5.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.3%6.7–10.2 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10%8.8–11.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.5%19–24.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.5–18.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.7%33.6–41.9 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.5%69.6–75.4 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67%64–69.9 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%85.1–88 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.9%66.9–72.8 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%57.3–65.7 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%74.5–85 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%20.4–25.6 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%32.3–39.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%23.4–29.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.9%11.4–14.6 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.7–7.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11%9.7–12.5 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.7%27–32.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%11.4–14.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.5–15.3 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 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 Murrieta
Is Murrieta a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Murrieta is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #307 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 Murrieta?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 37.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Murrieta?
Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Murrieta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Murrieta have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–8.5%), 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 Murrieta 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 Murrieta.
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.