Where Posey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Posey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 93260. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Posey
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Posey
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13.2%), more than twice the California rate. Cancer is also above the state: 14.2%, vs 6.4% across California. In all, Posey runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Posey, and more people treating it
49.7% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Posey, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 5.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (California 10.6%), yet 27.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 22.1% across the state. 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 Posey’s likely range; Posey’s figures come from ZIP code 93260, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Posey adults…
Posey runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Posey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Posey
No hospital or community health center in Posey 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 Posey; ≈ 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).
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.
How Posey adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Posey does better than California.
3 in 10 Posey 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.
17.9% of Posey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Posey and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idlewild | — | — | — | — |
Idlewild: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Posey adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Posey
Why doesn’t Posey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Posey.
What hospital is closest to Posey?
Kern Valley Healthcare District in Lake Isabella, 19.4 miles in a straight line from Posey’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 Posey.
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.