Where Tarina residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tarina, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 93220, 93307. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tarina
Making ends meet is harder in Tarina
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.8%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (11.5% vs 7.3%) and no reliable transportation (13.9% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 24.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Tarina
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21%), vs 16.4% across California. Depression is above the state too: 23.6%, vs 20.1% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Tarina
54.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 14.7% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). 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 Tarina’s likely range; Tarina’s figures come from ZIP codes 93220, 93307, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.2% of Tarina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
How Tarina adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Tarina runs above California.
2 in 5 Tarina 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tarina adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Tarina adults…
Tarina runs below CA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Tarina
No hospital or community health center in Tarina 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 Tarina; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Tarina and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | C | 34.5% | 12.4% | 13.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tarina adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Tarina
Why doesn’t Tarina have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tarina.
What hospital is closest to Tarina?
Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Tarina’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Tarina?
12 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Niles Community Health Center in Bakersfield, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tarina.
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.