On CDC estimates, Blythe is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Blythe differs from California on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Blythe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blythe
Making ends meet is harder in Blythe
1 in 6 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (16.3%), more than twice the California rate. Food insecurity (35.5% vs 17.9%) and housing insecurity (29.1% vs 14.9%) are higher too. 33.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 38 miles from Blythe
The closest emergency room is Parker Indian Health Center in Parker, 37.6 miles away in a straight line. And 17.8% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.3% across California. For everyday care, Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo is closer (2.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Blythe
47.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 17.4% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
More Blythe adults live with a disability
42.6% of adults live with a disability, vs 30.4% across California. The biggest difference is vision loss: 9.9% vs 5.6%. Disability ↓
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 Blythe’s likely range.
What’s behind Blythe’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blythe is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns, #823 of 847 in California. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 17% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Blythe’s median household income is $56,625; among the 7,902 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 6%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Blythe compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
33.3% of Blythe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Blythe
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Blythe, 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 Blythe; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Blythe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Blythe adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Blythe adults…
Blythe runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Blythe residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
10 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Blythe adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Blythe runs above California.
2 in 5 Blythe 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.
Blythe and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe | D− | 44.3% | 14.7% | 18.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Blythe
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Blythe is better than California on 1 and worse on 24; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Blythe’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Blythe | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.9%31.5–38.3 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.5–20.3 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18.4–22.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.3%39.9–48.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.7%13.2–16.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%33.1–38.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%32.7–38.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.2%20.1–24.3 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.6–10.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.5%4.1–5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.4%14.4–20.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.8%16.4–21.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.2%31.6–39.3 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.6–18.5 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.7%39.4–48.1 | 35.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.4%17.9–25 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 66.6%63–70 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.9%44.7–51.3 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.5%74.9–80.2 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 64.1%60.9–67.3 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 48.9%44.5–53.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%68.7–81 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%19.7–24.9 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39%35.2–42.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.1%29.7–36.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 35.5%31.4–39.6 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 29.1%25.8–32.4 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.3%14.3–18.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.8%15.8–20 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 33.3%29.5–37.3 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.6%38.9–46.5 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.5%17.5–21.7 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.9%19.6–24.4 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.3–7.9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.4%11.1–13.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%6.1–7.5 | 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 Blythe
Is Blythe a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blythe is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #823 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Blythe?
CDC estimates 44.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.9% and 48.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Blythe have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.9–25%), 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 Blythe more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Blythe.
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.