Where Poso Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Poso Park, 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 Poso Park
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Poso Park
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, Poso Park runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Poso Park, 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 Poso Park, 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 Poso Park’s likely range; Poso Park’s figures come from ZIP code 93260, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Poso Park adults…
Poso Park runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Poso Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Poso Park
No hospital or community health center in Poso Park 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 Poso Park; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Poso Park adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Poso Park does better than California.
3 in 10 Poso Park 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 Poso Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Poso Park 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 Poso Park adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Poso Park
Why doesn’t Poso Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Poso Park.
What hospital is closest to Poso Park?
Kern Valley Healthcare District in Lake Isabella, 17.7 miles in a straight line from Poso Park’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 Poso Park.
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.