Photo: UncleVinny · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Arden-Arcade is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns
Arden-Arcade differs from California on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arden-Arcade. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arden-Arcade
COPD, depression and arthritis run high in Arden-Arcade
1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.9%), vs 20.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 25.3%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Arden-Arcade runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Arden-Arcade
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.5%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Arden-Arcade has a top-rated hospital
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Arden-Arcade’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind Arden-Arcade’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arden-Arcade is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #523 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 78% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Arden-Arcade’s median household income is $77,321; among the 10,804 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Arden-Arcade adults…
Arden-Arcade runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Care in and near Arden-Arcade
1 hospital and 4 community health centers in Arden-Arcade, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Arden-Arcade; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Arden-Arcade adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Arden-Arcade adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Arden-Arcade runs above California.
2 in 5 Arden-Arcade 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.
20.6% of Arden-Arcade adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Arden-Arcade and the towns around it
Arden-Arcade’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden-Arcade | B− | 31.5% | 11.3% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Sacramento | B | 30% | 11.2% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Carmichael | B+ | 29.3% | 10.6% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| La Riviera | B+ | 29.7% | 9.9% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| North Highlands | C | 34.1% | 12% | 16% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arden-Arcade adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Arden-Arcade
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Arden-Arcade is better than California on 2 and worse on 11; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Arden-Arcade’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Arden-Arcade | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.1%21.7–26.6 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.3–16.6 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%17.1–21 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.5%26.8–36.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.3%29.2–35.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%30.6–37.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.3%22.8–28 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.3 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.4–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%10.2–14.9 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.9–15.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%19.4–25.7 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%12–16.7 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38%33.8–42.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.5%67–73.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.2%57–63.1 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%82.1–85.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.6%68.5–74.5 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%57.8–66.3 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%65.1–78.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.8–28.1 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38.8%34.4–43.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%23.9–30.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.9%16.7–21.2 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.8%13.9–17.7 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%9.9–12.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.6%18.5–22.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7%30.2–37.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%14.1–17.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%15–18.3 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.5 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.7–6.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–5 | 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 Arden-Arcade
Is Arden-Arcade a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arden-Arcade is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #523 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 53%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Arden-Arcade?
CDC estimates 31.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.8% and 36.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Arden-Arcade?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento in Sacramento, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Arden-Arcade’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Arden-Arcade have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–10.5%), 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 Arden-Arcade more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arden-Arcade.
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.