On CDC estimates, Bonita is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Bonita differs from California on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bonita. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bonita
Bonita keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (75.5% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (69.3% vs 62.8%). Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Bonita’s lead shrinks
Bonita is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, but 68% of the 5,926 towns with similar household incomes ($89K–$148K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Bonita
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.4%), vs 6.4% across California. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Bonita adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Bonita’s likely range.
What’s behind Bonita’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bonita is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #201 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 96% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 59%.
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). Bonita’s median household income is $118,674; among the 5,926 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$148K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bonita adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Bonita adults…
Bonita runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Bonita is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bonita as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.5% of Bonita adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Bonita
No hospital or community health center in Bonita 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 Bonita; ≈ 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.
7.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Bonita adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bonita does better than California.
1 in 3 Bonita 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.
Bonita and the towns around it
Bonita’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita | A | 24.6% | 11.1% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| Chula Vista | B+ | 26.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| National City | C+ | 28% | 14% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| San Diego | A | 24.2% | 9.2% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| La Presa | B | 28% | 11.7% | 11% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bonita adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bonita
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bonita is better than California on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Bonita’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bonita | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.4%16.5–20.6 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.8–13.5 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.8–15.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.6%21.6–28.1 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.9–12.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%28.8–33.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33.8–39.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.1%20.2–24.3 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.7–9.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.4–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.6%6.1–9.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.1%7–9.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.7%18.2–23.6 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15%13.1–17.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%28.9–35.6 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%7.7–11 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%73–78.1 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.3%66.6–71.8 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.5–90.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.8%70.1–75.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.8–71 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%73.8–84 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.9%16.8–21.2 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%31.4–38 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.4%24.7–30.5 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13%11.3–15 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.5–13.8 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.2–8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%9.1–12.3 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27%24.5–30 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%11.4–14.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.9–13.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%6–7.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Bonita
Is Bonita a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bonita is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A for health, #201 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 68%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bonita?
CDC estimates 24.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.6% and 28.1%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bonita?
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center in Chula Vista, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Bonita’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bonita have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–11%), 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 Bonita 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 Bonita.
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.