On CDC estimates, Romoland is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Romoland differs from California on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Romoland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Romoland
Making ends meet is harder in Romoland
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.3%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (11% vs 7.3%) and housing insecurity (22% vs 14.9%) are higher too. 22.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Obesity and COPD run high in Romoland
2 in 5 adults have obesity (39.5%), vs 27.8% across California. 1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.2%), vs 5.1% across California. In all, Romoland runs above California on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Romoland
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.5%), vs 16.4% across California. Depression is above the state too: 23.5%, vs 20.1% across California. Mind & connection ↓
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 Romoland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Romoland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Romoland is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 58% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Romoland’s median household income is $106,861; among the 7,638 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($80K–$134K), it’s healthier than 3%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Romoland compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.6% of Romoland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 Romoland adults…
Romoland runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Romoland residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
How Romoland adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Romoland runs above California.
2 in 5 Romoland 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.
Care in and near Romoland
No hospital or community health center in Romoland 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 Romoland; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Romoland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Romoland and the towns around it
Romoland’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Romoland adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Romoland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Romoland is better than California on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Romoland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Romoland | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.4%25–31.9 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.5 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.4–21.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%35.3–44 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.7%30–35.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%32.8–38.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.3%21.2–25.5 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.3 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.9–6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.4–7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.8%12–17.9 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.9–16.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.7%26.9–34.8 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.8–17.5 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.9%36.8–45.2 | 35.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.7%12.6–19.2 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.4%66–72.6 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.7%52.4–59 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.8%79.1–84.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.1%65–71 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57%52.6–61.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%69.1–81.3 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.9–26.4 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38.7%34.8–42.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.8%26.4–33.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.3%22.1–30.7 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22%18.9–25.3 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11%9.4–12.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.1%11.2–15 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.6%19.1–26.4 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.2%34.3–42.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%15.4–19.7 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.2%16.8–21.7 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Romoland
Is Romoland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Romoland is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 3%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Romoland?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.3% and 44%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Romoland?
Menifee Global Medical Center in Sun City, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Romoland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Romoland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.6–19.2%), 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 Romoland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Romoland.
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.