Where Valley Acres residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Valley Acres, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Valley Acres. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valley Acres
COPD, depression and obesity run high in Valley Acres
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.2%), vs 20.1% across California. Obesity is also above the state: 35.5%, vs 27.8% across California. In all, Valley Acres runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Valley Acres
50.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 18.8% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Valley Acres
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.5%), 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 Valley Acres’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Valley Acres adults…
Valley Acres runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Valley Acres adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
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Care in and near Valley Acres
No hospital or community health center in Valley Acres 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 Valley Acres; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Valley Acres adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Valley Acres runs above California.
2 in 5 Valley Acres 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.
25.1% of Valley Acres adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Valley Acres and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Acres | — | — | — | — |
Dustin Acres: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Valley Acres adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Valley Acres
Why doesn’t Valley Acres have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Valley Acres.
What hospital is closest to Valley Acres?
Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, 24.4 miles in a straight line from Valley Acres’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Valley Acres?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Omni Family Health in Taft, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valley Acres.
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.