Photo: Barkalow Brothers Co. / C.T. American Art · Public domainWhere Yermo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Yermo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Yermo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Yermo
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Yermo
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.1% across California. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.6%), vs 20.8% across California. Cancer is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.4% across California. In all, Yermo runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Yermo
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.6%), vs 16.4% across California. Depression is above the state too: 23.5%, vs 20.1% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Yermo
57.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 14.7% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Yermo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Yermo adults…
Yermo runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Yermo adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Yermo runs above California.
2 in 5 Yermo 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Yermo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Yermo
No hospital or community health center in Yermo 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 Yermo; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.2% of Yermo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Yermo 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 Yermo adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Yermo
Why doesn’t Yermo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Yermo.
What hospital is closest to Yermo?
Barstow Community Hospital in Barstow, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Yermo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Yermo.
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.