Frank Norris Cabin · Photo: Louis Sanchez Collection, Oakland, California · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Corralitos is healthier than 10%
Corralitos differs from California on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Corralitos. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Corralitos
Against towns with similar incomes, Corralitos’ lead shrinks
Corralitos is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, but 10% of the 1,649 towns with similar household incomes ($128K–$214K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Corralitos
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7%), vs 5.6% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 25.7%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Corralitos runs above California on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Corralitos adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Corralitos is an active town
Only 20.3% 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 Corralitos’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Corralitos’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Corralitos is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 93% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Corralitos’ median household income is $171,113; among the 1,649 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($128K–$214K), it’s healthier than 10%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Corralitos adults…
Corralitos runs above CA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Corralitos is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Corralitos 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 Corralitos adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
4.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Corralitos
No hospital or community health center in Corralitos 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 Corralitos; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Corralitos adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Corralitos adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Corralitos does better than California.
1 in 3 Corralitos 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.
Corralitos and the towns around it
Corralitos’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corralitos | A− | 26.2% | 11.1% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Day Valley | A | 24.4% | 10.4% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley | A− | 25.9% | 11% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Watsonville | C | 32% | 13.7% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Amesti | C+ | 29.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Interlaken | B− | 29.4% | 12.2% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Corralitos adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Corralitos
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Corralitos is better than California on 10 and worse on 4; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Corralitos’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Corralitos | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.7%16.8–22.6 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.8–15.6 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.7–17.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.2%20.5–32.2 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.5–12.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%30.5–38.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%33.9–42.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.7%22.7–29 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–10.9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.1–7.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.3%5.3–7.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11%8.8–13.4 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.3–12.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.3%16.6–24.3 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.7–19.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.4%27–38.4 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.9–8.9 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74%70.2–77.4 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.2%59.8–66.7 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.4–89.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%71.9–78.5 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%61.8–71.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%70.6–83.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.3–26.1 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%28.4–38.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%18.8–25.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.6%9.5–13.9 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.2–11.5 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6–8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%8.7–12.6 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.9%25.6–34.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%12.2–16.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.3–14.8 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.6–8.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 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 Corralitos
Is Corralitos a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Corralitos is healthier than 76% 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 Corralitos?
CDC estimates 26.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.5% and 32.2%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Corralitos?
Watsonville Community Hospital in Watsonville, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Corralitos’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Corralitos have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.9%), 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 Corralitos 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 Corralitos.
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.