On CDC estimates, Running Springs is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns
Running Springs differs from California on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Running Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Running Springs
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Running Springs
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.4%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Running Springs runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Running Springs is an active town
Only 20.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Running Springs is insured
Only 7.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. 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 Running Springs’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Running Springs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Running Springs is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, #435 of 847 in California. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 81% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Running Springs’ median household income is $81,516; among the 10,681 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 63%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Running Springs adults…
Running Springs runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Running Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Running Springs
No hospital or community health center in Running Springs 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 Running Springs; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Running Springs adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Running Springs does better than California.
1 in 3 Running Springs 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.
14.6% of Running Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Running Springs and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running Springs | B | 32.4% | 11.5% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Running Springs adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Running Springs
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Running Springs is better than California on 8 and worse on 8; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Running Springs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Running Springs | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.4%18.8–24.3 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.8–16.3 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.4–19.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.4%28.2–36.6 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.5%10.1–13 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%32.7–38.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%34.5–41 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.8–31 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–10 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.2–7.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7%6–8.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.6–11.7 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%10.8–15.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%17.6–23.7 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.9–18.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%30.6–38.9 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.9–8.5 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.2%70–76.2 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.8%61.8–67.8 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.8–89.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.1%69.8–75.9 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%61.1–69.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%70.2–82 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%20.1–25.7 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%29.9–37.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%21.2–27.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%11.7–16.4 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%9.8–13.3 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.6–7.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%6.9–9.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.6%12.3–17.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.8%26.5–33.3 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.4–16.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.5–16.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Running Springs
Is Running Springs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Running Springs is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #435 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Running Springs?
CDC estimates 32.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.2% and 36.6%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Running Springs?
Mountains Community Hospital in Lake Arrowhead, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Running Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Running Springs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.5%), 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 Running Springs more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Running Springs.
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.