Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Bayview is healthier than 57%
Bayview trails California on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bayview. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bayview
COPD, depression and stroke run high in Bayview
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.3%), vs 20.1% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Bayview runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bayview
54.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 22.2% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Bayview
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Bayview is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Bayview is healthier than 23%. Against the 5,180 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$61K), it’s healthier than 57%. Health Grade ↓
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 Bayview’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Bayview’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bayview is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #704 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 65% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Bayview’s median household income is $48,406; among the 5,180 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$61K), it’s healthier than 57%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Bayview adults…
Bayview runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bayview adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Bayview
No hospital or community health center in Bayview 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 Bayview; ≈ 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).
How Bayview adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bayview runs above California.
1 in 3 Bayview 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.
25.2% of Bayview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Bayview and the towns around it
Bayview’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview | C− | 34.1% | 12.5% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Eureka | C+ | 32.8% | 11.7% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Pine Hills | C− | 33.7% | 14.2% | 17.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bayview adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bayview
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bayview is better than California on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Bayview’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bayview | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.9%23.2–30.6 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.7–19 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.8%19.2–24.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%27.8–40.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.9–14.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.5%29.9–37.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.5–39.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.6%22.8–28.5 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.5–10.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.2%18.2–26.3 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.1%15–21.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28%23.6–32.7 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14–20 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%29.9–42.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.7%7.8–11.9 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.2%66–74.2 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.4%50.6–58.1 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.5%78.9–83.9 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71%67.8–73.9 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.8%50.2–61.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%63.3–78.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%23.6–31 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%30.5–41.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.6%23.5–31.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.2%19.3–27.3 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.5%14.8–20.4 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.8%9.2–12.5 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.5%10.7–14.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.2%21–29.4 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37%32.4–41.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.3–20.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.5%16.9–22.1 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.8%10.2–13.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 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 Bayview
Is Bayview a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bayview is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #704 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 Bayview?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.8% and 40.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bayview?
Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Bayview’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bayview have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–11.9%), 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 Bayview more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bayview.
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.