Colusa High School and Grounds · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0On CDC estimates, Colusa is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns
Colusa trails California on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Colusa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Colusa
Making ends meet is harder in Colusa
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.3%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (9.9% vs 7.3%) and housing insecurity (19.2% vs 14.9%) are higher too. 21.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Colusa
1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (6.9%), vs 5.6% across California. In all, Colusa runs above California on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Colusa has no health insurance
15.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. 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 Colusa’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Colusa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Colusa is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns, #670 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 59% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Colusa’s median household income is $71,250; among the 10,615 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.4% of Colusa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 Colusa adults…
Colusa runs above CA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Colusa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Colusa
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Colusa, 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 Colusa; ≈ 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.
7.1 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Colusa adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
4 in 10 Colusa 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.
Colusa and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colusa | C | 35.5% | 13.4% | 13.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Colusa adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Colusa
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Colusa is better than California on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Colusa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Colusa | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.6%24.4–31.5 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.6 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.4–20.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%27.6–43.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.6–15.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%28.9–36.7 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31–39.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.9%21–26.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.4–7.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%6.1–7.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%10.9–16.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.8–16.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.6%25–34.9 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%13.8–20.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%27.9–41.5 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.7%13–18.5 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.4%66–74.3 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.4%54.3–62.2 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.5%81.3–85.4 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.8%68.5–74.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.7%52–63.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%64.7–80.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.2–25.9 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36%30.4–41.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.3%24.2–32.5 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.3%19.7–27.1 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.2%16.6–22.2 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.4–11.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.7%10.2–13.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.4%18.3–24.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.1%32.6–42.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.6–20.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%15.8–20.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%9.1–11.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.6–5.8 | 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 Colusa
Is Colusa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Colusa is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #670 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Colusa?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 43.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Colusa?
Colusa Medical Center in Colusa, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Colusa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Colusa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13–18.5%), 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 Colusa more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Colusa.
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.