Photo: Don Graham from Redlands, CA, USA - God bless it! · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Redlands is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Redlands differs from California on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Redlands. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Redlands
Cancer runs high in Redlands
1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.6%), vs 6.4% across California. Conditions ↓
Redlands is an active town
Only 20.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. The town has 74 miles of trails across 24 parks and preserves. 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 Redlands’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Redlands’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Redlands is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #258 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 89% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 51%.
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). Redlands’ median household income is $105,041; among the 7,836 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$131K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Redlands adults…
Redlands runs below CA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
74 miles of trails across 24 parks and preserves
Care in and near Redlands
1 hospital in Redlands, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Redlands; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Redlands adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Redlands adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Redlands 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.
13.3% of Redlands adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Redlands and the towns around it
Redlands’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands | A− | 28.9% | 10% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Mentone | B | 32.2% | 10.8% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Yucaipa | B | 31.5% | 10.9% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Loma Linda | A− | 26.7% | 10.5% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| San Bernardino | C− | 37.1% | 13.6% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Highland | C+ | 34.1% | 12.4% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Calimesa | B− | 35.6% | 12.8% | 11.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Redlands adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Redlands
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Redlands is better than California on 9 and worse on 1; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Redlands’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Redlands | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%17.4–21.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%11–13.7 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.4–17.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.9%25–32.9 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.7–11.2 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31%28.2–33.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%31.5–37.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.1%20.8–25.3 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.3–9.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.7%8.4–11 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%17.6–22.9 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.5–18.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%30.5–38.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.9–10.2 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.2%69–75.1 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.1%61.2–67 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.9–87.9 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.2%68.1–73.9 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.2%57.1–65.5 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%69.8–81.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.1%17.6–22.7 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%32.1–39.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%23.1–29.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.8%13.1–16.6 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.9–14 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.3%11.8–14.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.4%24.5–30.3 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%12.1–14.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Redlands
Is Redlands a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Redlands is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #258 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Redlands?
CDC estimates 28.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 32.9%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Redlands?
Redlands Community Hospital in Redlands, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Redlands’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Redlands have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–10.2%), 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 Redlands more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Redlands.
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.