Weedpatch Camp · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Weedpatch’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Weedpatch differs from California on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 27 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weedpatch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Weedpatch
More Weedpatch adults get no exercise
53.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California (about twice the California rate). Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Weedpatch
27% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 36.8% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Weedpatch
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.9%), about twice the California rate. 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 Weedpatch’s likely range.
What’s behind Weedpatch’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weedpatch is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Weedpatch’s estimates fall in the lowest 3% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is fair or poor health: 51.9% of adults, against 22.1% across California and 19.4% nationally.
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). Weedpatch’s median household income is $22,044; among the 119 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($17K–$28K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Weedpatch compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 3.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Weedpatch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Weedpatch adults…
Weedpatch runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Weedpatch residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Weedpatch
No hospital or community health center in Weedpatch 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 Weedpatch; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Weedpatch adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Weedpatch runs above California.
2 in 5 Weedpatch 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.
62.1% of Weedpatch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Weedpatch and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Weedpatch adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Weedpatch
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Weedpatch is better than California on 1 and worse on 27; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Weedpatch’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Weedpatch | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 51.9%46.3–57.1 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 25.5%22.4–28.5 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.8%22.1–27.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.6%39.6–51.6 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21.7%19.1–24.1 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.7–40.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%32.1–39.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.5%19.9–25.1 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8–10.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%8.4–11.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 36.8%31.3–42.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.9%20.3–27.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 53.7%48–59.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.4–16.5 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.9%38.4–49.3 | 35.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 39.1%32.7–45.1 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 67%62.9–71.2 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 27%24–29.9 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 71.7%68.2–75.3 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.6%63.2–69.9 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 36.2%31.6–41.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 63.1%54.4–71.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%20.9–27.6 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 41.7%36.9–46.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 35.6%31.2–40.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 60.1%53.8–65.7 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 43.9%38.7–48.5 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 26.8%23.5–30 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 30.3%26.4–34 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 62.1%56–67.5 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 55.3%49.7–60.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 30.5%26.8–33.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 31.3%27.4–35.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 20.5%18–22.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 20.1%17.5–22.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 12.4%10.6–14 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Weedpatch
Is Weedpatch a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weedpatch is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Weedpatch?
CDC estimates 45.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.6% and 51.6%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Weedpatch?
Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Weedpatch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Weedpatch have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 39.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 32.7–45.1%), 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 Weedpatch more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Weedpatch.
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.