Where Old River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Old River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Old River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old River
Binge drinking is the habit Old River doesn’t win on
19.8% of adults binge drink, vs 15.3% across California. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Old River
Old River runs below California on stroke (2.5% vs 3.1%) and heart disease (4.6% vs 5.6%). 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 Old River’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Old River adults…
Old River runs below CA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Old River
No hospital or community health center in Old River 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 Old River; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Old River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Old River adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Old River 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.
12.2% of Old River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Old River and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | C | 34.5% | 12.4% | 13.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Old River adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Old River
Why doesn’t Old River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Old River.
What hospital is closest to Old River?
Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Old River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Old River?
27 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Omni Family Health in Bakersfield, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Old River.
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.