Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Callender is healthier than 45%
Callender differs from California on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Callender. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Callender
Cancer and arthritis run high in Callender
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.1%), vs 20.8% across California. In all, Callender runs above California on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Callender’s lead shrinks
Callender is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, but 45% of the 3,907 towns with similar household incomes ($102K–$170K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Callender keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.8% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
Callender is an active town
Only 19.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
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 Callender’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Callender’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Callender is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 92% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 61%.
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). Callender’s median household income is $136,346; among the 3,907 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($102K–$170K), it’s healthier than 45%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Callender adults…
Callender runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Callender 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 Callender
No hospital or community health center in Callender 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 Callender; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Callender adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Callender does better than California.
1 in 3 Callender 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.
10% of Callender adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Callender and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Callender adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Callender
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Callender is better than California on 13 and worse on 3; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Callender’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Callender | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%15–21.7 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11–15.2 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.6–16.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.8%21.5–32.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.2–12.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%30.3–38.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%32.7–40.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.1%22.9–29.4 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 5.8%4.7–7.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%2.9–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.4%4.2–6.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.7%7.4–12.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.2%15.3–23.3 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.7–18.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.8%24.5–35.5 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.4–8.9 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.6%71.2–78.1 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.8%69.6–75.8 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.5–90.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.5%70.9–77.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.3%63.4–72.9 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%72.5–85.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.4–24.9 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%27–36.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%18.8–26.5 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.1%8.6–14.2 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%7.7–11.7 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.3–6.3 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.4–7.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10%7.6–12.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.8%23.5–32.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11–16 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.2–14.3 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%3.8–5.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%5.8–8.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%2.9–4.2 | 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 Callender
Is Callender a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Callender is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Callender?
CDC estimates 26.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.5% and 32.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Callender?
Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Callender’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Callender have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–8.9%), 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 Callender 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 Callender.
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.