Where Ocotillo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ocotillo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ocotillo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ocotillo
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ocotillo
1 in 6 adults have COPD (17.4%), 3 times the California rate. 1 in 6 adults have heart disease (16.2%), 3 times the California rate. Stroke is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Ocotillo runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ocotillo
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Ocotillo
44.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 29.9% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Ocotillo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ocotillo adults…
Ocotillo runs above CA on 10 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.
14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ocotillo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Ocotillo
No hospital or community health center in Ocotillo 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 Ocotillo; ≈ 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 Ocotillo adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
4 in 10 Ocotillo 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.
31.1% of Ocotillo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Ocotillo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Ocotillo adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ocotillo
Why doesn’t Ocotillo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ocotillo.
What hospital is closest to Ocotillo?
El Centro Regional Medical Center in El Centro, 25.3 miles in a straight line from Ocotillo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ocotillo.
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.