Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Aromas is healthier than 24%
Aromas differs from California on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aromas. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aromas
Against towns with similar incomes, Aromas’ lead shrinks
Aromas is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, but 24% of the 2,848 towns with similar household incomes ($111K–$186K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Aromas
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.5%), vs 6.4% across California. Conditions ↓
Aromas keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.1% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (87.7% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Aromas adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Aromas’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Aromas’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aromas is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #274 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 87% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 51%.
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). Aromas’ median household income is $148,438; among the 2,848 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($111K–$186K), it’s healthier than 24%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Aromas adults…
Aromas runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Aromas 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.
10.5% of Aromas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Aromas
No hospital or community health center in Aromas 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 Aromas; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Aromas adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Aromas does better than California.
1 in 3 Aromas 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.
Aromas and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Aromas adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Aromas
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Aromas is better than California on 11 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Aromas’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Aromas | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%17–21.7 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.7–14.5 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%14–17.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.9%24.3–33.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32%29.1–34.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%33.6–39.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.9%21.7–26.1 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.9–10.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.8–9.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.6–6.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6%5–7.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8.5–11.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.7%17.7–23.6 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14.6–19.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4%27.2–35.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%7.8–11.5 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.4%70.4–76.1 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.1%65.5–70.7 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86.3–89.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.7%70–75.1 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%62.3–69.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%69.2–80.2 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.6%18.2–23.1 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%29.8–37.4 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%21.7–27.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.9%11–15.2 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%10.1–13.4 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%5–6.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%8.7–12.5 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.3%25.2–31.6 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.4–14.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.9–15 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.3–8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.8 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Aromas
Is Aromas a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aromas is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #274 of 847 in California. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Aromas?
CDC estimates 28.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.3% and 33.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Aromas?
Watsonville Community Hospital in Watsonville, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Aromas’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Aromas have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–11.5%), 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 Aromas more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aromas.
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.