Photo: Davishan99 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Temecula as a whole is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Temecula differs from California on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Temecula. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Temecula
Against towns with similar incomes, Temecula’s lead shrinks
Temecula is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but 53% of the 5,604 towns with similar household incomes ($91K–$151K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Temecula keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.8% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (87% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Temecula adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Obesity runs high in Temecula
1 in 3 adults have obesity (33%), vs 27.8% across California. Conditions ↓
Temecula has a top-rated hospital
Temecula Valley Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Temecula’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Temecula’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Temecula is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #266 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 88% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 58%.
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). Temecula’s median household income is $121,063; among the 5,604 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($91K–$151K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
At 114,865 residents, Temecula is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Keeping up with care
Share of Temecula adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Temecula adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Temecula
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Temecula, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Temecula; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Temecula adults…
Temecula runs below CA on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Temecula residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
51 miles of trails across 47 parks and preserves
How Temecula adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Temecula runs above California.
1 in 3 Temecula 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.
Temecula 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Temecula adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Temecula
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Temecula is better than California on 16 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Temecula’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Temecula | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%15.9–19.6 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%11–13.6 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%15–18.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33%29.2–37.1 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.9%27.3–32.7 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%32.5–38.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.5%20.5–24.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6–7.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.9–4.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.7%6.2–9.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%8.6–11.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%17.8–22.9 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.7–18.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%33–41.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.6%69.6–75.5 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.8%65.9–71.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.5–88.4 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.3%66.2–72.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.1%57.9–66.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%74.6–85.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%20.5–25.9 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35%31.6–38.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%22.6–28.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.8%11.3–14.5 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.8–13.7 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.4–7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.6–8.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.2%25.5–31.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%10.6–13.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%12–14.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.4–7.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.2 | 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 Temecula
Is Temecula a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Temecula is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #266 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 53%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Temecula?
CDC estimates 33% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 37.1%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Temecula?
Temecula Valley Hospital in Temecula, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Temecula’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Temecula have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–7.8%), 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 Temecula 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 Temecula.
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.