On CDC estimates, Phelan is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
Phelan trails California on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Phelan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Phelan
Dental care lags in Phelan
52.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Phelan
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 5.6% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.7%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Phelan runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Phelan
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), 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 Phelan’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Phelan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Phelan is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, #649 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 64% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 12%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Phelan’s median household income is $79,914; among the 10,756 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 23%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Phelan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Phelan adults…
Phelan runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Phelan residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
94 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Phelan
No hospital or community health center in Phelan 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 Phelan; ≈ 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 Phelan adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Phelan runs above California.
4 in 10 Phelan 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.
20.3% of Phelan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Phelan and the towns around it
Phelan’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phelan | C | 34.2% | 13.2% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Piñon Hills | D | 36.2% | 15.6% | 18.3% | CDC place |
| Oak Hills | B− | 33.1% | 12.3% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Phelan adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Phelan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Phelan is better than California on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Phelan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Phelan | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.5%23.8–29.2 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.4–17.9 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.8–20.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.2%29.8–38.5 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.6–14.8 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%32.7–39 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%34–40.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.7%24.1–29.2 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.4%6.5–8.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.4%16–23.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%13.1–17.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%23.1–29.8 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.4–18.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%33.9–42.5 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.7%10–13.4 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71%67.7–74 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.3%49–55.7 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%82.6–86.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.9%68.7–74.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.9%51.5–60.5 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.5%62.5–76.3 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%19.3–24.7 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.1%33.3–40.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.8%25.6–32.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.8%18.4–23.5 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.2%14.2–18.3 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.4–9.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.5–12 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.3%17.9–22.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%30.5–37.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.5–18.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%15.3–19 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.2–7.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.9–11 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.5–5.4 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Phelan
Is Phelan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Phelan is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #649 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 23%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Phelan?
CDC estimates 34.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 38.5%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Phelan?
Desert Valley Hospital in Victorville, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Phelan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Phelan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10–13.4%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Phelan more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Phelan.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.