Photo: Dysepsion · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Pala residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pala, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pala. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pala
Mental distress runs high in Pala
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.6%), vs 16.4% across California. Depression is above the state too: 22.9%, vs 20.1% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pala
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (22.1%), vs 17.9% across California. Housing insecurity (20.1% vs 14.9%) and no reliable transportation (12.5% vs 9.3%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Pala
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.8%), 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 Pala’s likely range.
How Pala adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Pala runs above California.
2 in 5 Pala 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.
19% of Pala adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
3.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Pala adults…
Pala runs below CA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pala
No hospital or community health center in Pala 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 Pala; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pala adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Pala 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 Pala adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Pala
Why doesn’t Pala have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pala.
What hospital is closest to Pala?
Temecula Valley Hospital in Temecula, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Pala’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pala?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Temecula Parkway in Temecula, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pala.
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.