On CDC estimates, Bella Vista is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns
Bella Vista differs from California on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bella Vista. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bella Vista
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Bella Vista
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 31%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Bella Vista runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bella Vista, and more people treating it
38.9% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 76.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Bella Vista keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.5% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (67.8% vs 62.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Bella Vista’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Bella Vista’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bella Vista is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, #455 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 88% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Bella Vista’s median household income is $90,566; among the 9,882 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Bella Vista adults…
Bella Vista runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bella Vista adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Bella Vista
No hospital or community health center in Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista; ≈ 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.
How Bella Vista adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bella Vista runs above California.
1 in 3 Bella Vista 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.
11.7% of Bella Vista adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Bella Vista and the towns around it
Bella Vista’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista | B | 28.6% | 12.5% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Jones Valley | C+ | 31% | 12.9% | 15.7% | CDC place |
| Palo Cedro | A | 25.7% | 10.5% | 9.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bella Vista adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bella Vista
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bella Vista is better than California on 11 and worse on 9; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Bella Vista’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bella Vista | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%18.4–24 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.4–17.1 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.3–19.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.6%22.6–35.2 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.8–14.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.9%34.9–43.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.2%38–46.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31%27.6–34.5 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.2–12.3 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%7–9.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.1–10.9 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%10.9–15 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%17.4–24.6 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.4–19 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%28.8–41.6 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.6–6.6 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73–79.9 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.8%64.2–70.9 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.4–90.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.2–79.3 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%61.8–71.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%67.8–82.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.4–27.2 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%28.2–38.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20–27.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.4%9.6–13.5 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%8–11 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6.1–7.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.7%9.9–13.7 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%29–37.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.4–18.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.4–15.7 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.4–9.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 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 Bella Vista
Is Bella Vista a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bella Vista is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #455 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bella Vista?
CDC estimates 28.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.6% and 35.2%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bella Vista?
Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Bella Vista’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bella Vista have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–6.6%), 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 Bella Vista more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bella Vista.
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.