Photo: SkiDragon · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Rosamond is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns
Rosamond differs from California on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rosamond. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rosamond
Making ends meet is harder in Rosamond
1 in 9 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (11.1%), vs 7.3% across California. Food insecurity (23.5% vs 17.9%) and no reliable transportation (12.6% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 23.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Rosamond
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.7%), vs 16.4% across California. Depression is above the state too: 24.2%, vs 20.1% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Rosamond
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.9%), 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 Rosamond’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Rosamond’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rosamond is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns, #667 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 53% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Rosamond’s median household income is $79,386; among the 10,772 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$99K), it’s healthier than 19%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Rosamond compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.7% (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.
23.4% of Rosamond adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
How Rosamond adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Rosamond runs above California.
4 in 10 Rosamond 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
198 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Rosamond adults…
Rosamond runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Rosamond residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Rosamond
No hospital or community health center in Rosamond 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 Rosamond; ≈ 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 Rosamond adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Rosamond and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosamond | C | 35.8% | 12.4% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rosamond adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rosamond
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rosamond is better than California on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Rosamond’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rosamond | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.5%23–28.3 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.9–17.3 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.5–23 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%30.3–41.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.9–13.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%28.5–35.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.3%28.9–35.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.6%19.2–24 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.3 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.9–7.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.2–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.2–16.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%13–17 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.8%25.1–32.7 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%14.8–20.7 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%33.7–44 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.9%11.2–14.7 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.3%67.4–74.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.2%54.8–61.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80.6–84.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.1%64.8–71.1 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.4%53.6–63.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%67.8–81.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%21–27.5 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37%32.4–41.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.5%25.8–33.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.5%20.7–26.4 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.8%17.4–22.1 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%11.2–14 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.4%20.9–26.1 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%31.6–39.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14.5–18.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.8–20.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.5–7.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%9.2–11.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.6–5.4 | 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 Rosamond
Is Rosamond a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rosamond is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #667 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 19%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rosamond?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 41.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rosamond?
Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Rosamond’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rosamond have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.2–14.7%), 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 Rosamond 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 Rosamond.
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.