Where Woody residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Woody, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Woody. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Woody
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Woody
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.9%), more than twice the California rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Woody runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Woody, and more people treating it
51.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Woody adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.5%), vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Woody
The closest emergency room is Kern Valley Healthcare District in Lake Isabella, 23.4 miles away in a straight line. 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 Woody’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Woody adults…
Woody runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Woody 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Woody
No hospital or community health center in Woody 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 Woody; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Woody adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Woody does better than California.
1 in 3 Woody 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.
20.4% of Woody adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Woody and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Woody adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Woody
Why doesn’t Woody have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Woody.
What hospital is closest to Woody?
Kern Valley Healthcare District in Lake Isabella, 23.4 miles in a straight line from Woody’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Woody.
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.