Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Ridgemark is healthier than 48%
Ridgemark differs from California on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ridgemark. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ridgemark
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Ridgemark
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (27.5%), vs 20.8% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.8%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Ridgemark runs above California on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Ridgemark’s lead shrinks
Ridgemark is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but 48% of the 4,568 towns with similar household incomes ($97K–$162K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Ridgemark, and more people treating it
35.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 75.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Ridgemark keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.5% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (90% vs 85.4%). 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 Ridgemark’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Ridgemark’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ridgemark is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #242 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 91% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 62%.
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). Ridgemark’s median household income is $129,744; among the 4,568 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($97K–$162K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Ridgemark adults…
Ridgemark runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ridgemark adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Ridgemark
No hospital or community health center in Ridgemark 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 Ridgemark; ≈ 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.
11 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Ridgemark adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ridgemark does better than California.
1 in 3 Ridgemark 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.
8.2% of Ridgemark adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Ridgemark and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ridgemark adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ridgemark
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ridgemark is better than California on 13 and worse on 4; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Ridgemark’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ridgemark | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.1%15.3–21.1 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.2–15 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.6–16.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.6%21.8–35.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.5–13 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%30.8–39.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%34.3–43.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%24.1–30.9 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.5–11.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6–7.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 5.6%4.7–6.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.9%5.5–8.7 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%7.2–11.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20%16.2–24.3 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.7–18.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.8%25.4–37.3 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.6–8.5 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.6%71.7–79.2 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.5%69.4–75.7 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90%88.6–91.4 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%72.4–79 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%63.2–72.9 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%70–83.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.7%17.5–24 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%27.3–37.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%18.9–25.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10%8.1–12.1 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%7.7–11 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.1–5.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.1–6.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.2%6.7–10 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.5%25.2–34.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%11.7–16.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.2–13.7 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.9–7.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.8 | 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 Ridgemark
Is Ridgemark a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ridgemark is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #242 of 847 in California. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ridgemark?
CDC estimates 28.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.8% and 35.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ridgemark?
Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Ridgemark’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ridgemark have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–8.5%), 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 Ridgemark 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 Ridgemark.
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.