Where Valley Wells residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Valley Wells, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 92328. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valley Wells
Depression is more common in Valley Wells
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.7%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Valley Wells
The closest emergency room is Ridgecrest Regional Hospital in Ridgecrest, 25 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Valley Wells
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.3%), 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 Wells’ likely range; Valley Wells’ figures come from ZIP code 92328, which may reach past town lines.
How Valley Wells adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Valley Wells runs above California.
4 in 10 Valley Wells 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.
Care in and near Valley Wells
No hospital or community health center in Valley Wells 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 Wells; ≈ 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.
22 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Valley Wells adults…
Valley Wells runs below CA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Valley Wells 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.
15.8% of Valley Wells adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Valley Wells and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood Canyon | — | — | — | — | |
| Trona | — | — | — | — |
Homewood Canyon and Trona: 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 Wells adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Valley Wells
Why doesn’t Valley Wells 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 Wells.
What hospital is closest to Valley Wells?
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital in Ridgecrest, 25.0 miles in a straight line from Valley Wells’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valley Wells.
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.