Photo: Marianita2407 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Calexico is healthier than 53%
Calexico differs from California on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Calexico. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Calexico
More Calexico adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.3%), vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Calexico has no health insurance
24% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Calexico
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34%), about twice the California rate. Utility shut-off threats (13.5% vs 7.3%) and no reliable transportation (16.5% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 31.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Calexico is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Calexico is healthier than 22%. Against the 5,719 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 53%. 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 Calexico’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Calexico’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Calexico is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #708 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 71% 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). Calexico’s median household income is $49,783; among the 5,719 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Where Calexico compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
5.9 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Calexico adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.1% of Calexico adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 Calexico adults…
Calexico runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Calexico
1 community health center in Calexico, 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 Calexico; ≈ 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 Calexico adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
2 in 5 Calexico 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.
Calexico and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calexico | C− | 35.2% | 17.4% | 12.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Calexico adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Calexico
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Calexico is better than California on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Calexico’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Calexico | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.8%32.6–39.3 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.7–20.7 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.6–19.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%28.2–42.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.4%15.4–19.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%30.8–38.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%32.8–41.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.1%19.4–24.9 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.2–10.4 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6%5.3–6.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%12.8–18.9 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%10.8–14.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 38.3%33.6–43.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.7–17.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.4%33.7–47.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24%21–27.2 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.3%66.1–74.3 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.9%45.2–52.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.1%80–84.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.6%69.5–75.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 51.1%45.5–56.5 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.2%61.3–78 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.5%16.5–22.7 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.1%32.9–43.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.5%26.5–34.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34%30.4–37.8 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 26.1%23.2–29.3 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.5%11.8–15.3 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.5%14.8–18.5 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 31.1%27.8–34.4 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.2%36.9–45.6 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.1%19.9–24.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.1%18–22.3 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 12.2%11.2–13.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12%10.8–13.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.4%6.8–8.1 | 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 Calexico
Is Calexico a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Calexico is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #708 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 Calexico?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.2% and 42.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Calexico?
El Centro Regional Medical Center in El Centro, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Calexico’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Calexico have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21–27.2%), 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 Calexico 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 Calexico.
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.