Photo: Don Ramey Logan · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Avalon is healthier than 18%
Avalon trails California on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Avalon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Avalon
Avalon trails towns with similar incomes
Avalon is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns, and only 18% of the 7,824 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$131K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD runs high in Avalon
1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.1%), vs 5.1% across California. 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 Avalon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind Avalon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Avalon is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns, #554 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 88% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Avalon’s median household income is $105,139; among the 7,824 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$131K), it’s healthier than 18%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Avalon adults…
Avalon runs above CA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Avalon
1 hospital in Avalon, 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 Avalon; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Avalon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Avalon adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Avalon runs above California.
2 in 5 Avalon 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.
17.3% of Avalon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Avalon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon | B− | 28.4% | 12.5% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Avalon adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Avalon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Avalon is better than California on 0 and worse on 6; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Avalon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Avalon | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.6%22.5–28.6 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.2–17.7 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.8–19.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.4%25.6–31.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%11.2–13.8 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.3%29.2–33.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%36–40.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 23%21.2–24.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.8–10.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.5–12.2 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%10.8–14.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%23.4–29.8 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%14.3–18 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%31.9–37.6 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.7%10–15.7 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.5%68.8–73.9 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62%59.4–64.3 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.2–87.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.2%69.6–74.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.4%54.1–60.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%70.9–80.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%19.4–23.6 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.5%37.4–43.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.4%27.5–33.5 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.8%16.8–23.4 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.1%14.8–19.7 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.3–8.5 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.5–11.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.3%14.4–20.5 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%31–37.8 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14.3–18.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.8–18.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.1–10.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.1–5.4 | 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 Avalon
Is Avalon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Avalon is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #554 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 Avalon?
CDC estimates 28.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.6% and 31.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Avalon?
Catalina Island Medical Center in Avalon, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Avalon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Avalon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10–15.7%), 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 Avalon 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 Avalon.
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.