Photo: Victor Foulk · CC BY-SA 1.0Where North Edwards residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Edwards, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Edwards. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Edwards
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in North Edwards
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 10%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, North Edwards runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in North Edwards
46.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 28.3% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in North Edwards
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.9%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓
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 North Edwards’ likely range.
Out of every 100 North Edwards adults…
North Edwards runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Edwards adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
33 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near North Edwards
No hospital or community health center in North Edwards 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 North Edwards; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How North Edwards adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, North Edwards runs above California.
4 in 10 North Edwards 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.
30.5% of North Edwards adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
North Edwards 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Edwards adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Edwards
Why doesn’t North Edwards have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for North Edwards.
Where can I get low-cost care near North Edwards?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bachc East Kern Clinic in Boron, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Edwards.
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.