Where Ridgecrest Heights residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ridgecrest Heights, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ridgecrest Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ridgecrest Heights
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Ridgecrest Heights
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 6.4% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Ridgecrest Heights runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ridgecrest Heights, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 75.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Ridgecrest Heights
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), 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 Ridgecrest Heights’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Ridgecrest Heights adults…
Ridgecrest Heights runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ridgecrest Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
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.
Care in and near Ridgecrest Heights
No hospital or community health center in Ridgecrest Heights 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 Ridgecrest Heights; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Ridgecrest Heights adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ridgecrest Heights runs above California.
1 in 3 Ridgecrest Heights 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.
17.1% of Ridgecrest Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Ridgecrest Heights and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest | B | 32% | 10.3% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ridgecrest Heights adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ridgecrest Heights
Why doesn’t Ridgecrest Heights have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ridgecrest Heights.
What hospital is closest to Ridgecrest Heights?
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital in Ridgecrest, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Ridgecrest Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ridgecrest Heights?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Omni Family Health in Ridgecrest, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ridgecrest Heights.
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.