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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Onyx, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Onyx. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Onyx
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Onyx
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), about twice the California rate. Cancer is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 6.4% across California. In all, Onyx runs above California on 11 of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Onyx, and more people treating it
43.8% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 78.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Onyx
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.5%), vs 10.9% across California. 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 Onyx’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Onyx adults…
Onyx runs above CA on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Onyx 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.
11 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Onyx
No hospital or community health center in Onyx 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 Onyx; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Onyx adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Onyx runs above California.
1 in 3 Onyx 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.
21% of Onyx adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Onyx and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon | D | 37.4% | 17.9% | 19.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Onyx adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Onyx
Why doesn’t Onyx have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Onyx.
What hospital is closest to Onyx?
Kern Valley Healthcare District in Lake Isabella, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Onyx’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Onyx.
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.