Photo: Ganeshk · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Artesia is healthier than 42%
Artesia differs from California on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Artesia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Artesia
More Artesia adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (34.6%), vs 28.6% across California. Loneliness is above the state too: 41.9%, vs 37.3% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Artesia’s lead shrinks
Artesia is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but 42% of the 8,440 towns with similar household incomes ($76K–$126K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity and depression are less common in Artesia
Artesia runs below California on obesity (21.7% vs 27.8%) and depression (16.3% vs 20.1%). Conditions ↓
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 Artesia’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
What’s behind Artesia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Artesia is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #422 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than almost every U.S. town); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Artesia’s median household income is $101,004; among the 8,440 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$126K), it’s healthier than 42%, less than its income alone would suggest.
How Artesia adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Artesia runs above California.
2 in 5 Artesia 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.
Out of every 100 Artesia adults…
Artesia runs below CA on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Artesia
No hospital or community health center in Artesia 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 Artesia; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Artesia 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.
15.6% of Artesia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Artesia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Artesia adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Artesia
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Artesia is better than California on 9 and worse on 5; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Artesia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Artesia | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.4%21.1–25.7 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12.1–14.9 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.3–16.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 21.7%19.4–24.2 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 13.4%12–14.7 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 30.5%28.4–32.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%37–41.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 19.2%17.7–20.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.1%7.3–9 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%7–10.2 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%24.7–30.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.5%11.2–14 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%32.8–38.5 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.6%9–12.4 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.6%70.3–74.9 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.8%59.2–64.1 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.4–86.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%71.4–75.9 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.4%50.8–57.5 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%68.7–78.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.3%14.7–18 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 41.9%39–45 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.6%31.8–37.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20%17.6–22.8 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%13.2–16.7 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.3–6.9 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.6%13.6–18 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4%27.8–33 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.8–15.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.5–15.5 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7–8.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.4 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Artesia
Is Artesia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Artesia is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: B for health, #422 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 Artesia?
CDC estimates 21.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 19.4% and 24.2%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Artesia?
Coast Plaza Hospital in Norwalk, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Artesia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Artesia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–12.4%), 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 Artesia 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 Artesia.
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.