Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Corte Madera is healthier than 36%
Corte Madera differs from California on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Corte Madera. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Corte Madera
Against towns with similar incomes, Corte Madera’s lead shrinks
Corte Madera is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, but 36% of the 562 towns with similar household incomes ($175K–$291K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Corte Madera
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 6.4% across California. Conditions ↓
Corte Madera is an active town
Only 15.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. The town has 11 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Corte Madera keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.5% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (90.8% vs 85.4%). 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 Corte Madera’s likely range.
What’s behind Corte Madera’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Corte Madera is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #61 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than almost every town); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 89%.
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). Corte Madera’s median household income is $232,763; among the 562 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($175K–$291K), it’s healthier than 36%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Corte Madera adults…
Corte Madera runs below CA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Corte Madera adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Corte Madera
No hospital or community health center in Corte Madera 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 Corte Madera; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Corte Madera adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Corte Madera does better than California.
3 in 10 Corte Madera 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.
6.2% of Corte Madera adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Corte Madera and the towns around it
Corte Madera’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corte Madera | A+ | 20.7% | 8.8% | 7.5% | CDC place |
| Larkspur | A+ | 20.3% | 9.3% | 7% | CDC place |
| Mill Valley | A+ | 19.8% | 8.9% | 6.6% | CDC place |
| Tiburon | A+ | 18.9% | 8.8% | 5.7% | CDC place |
| Strawberry | A+ | 19.6% | 9.1% | 6.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Corte Madera adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Corte Madera
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Corte Madera is better than California on 19 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Corte Madera’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Corte Madera | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14%12–16.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.5–12.5 | 13.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.2–15.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 20.7%15.7–26.3 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.8%7.6–10.2 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.8%26.1–33.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%31.6–40.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.8%20.9–26.9 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.9–10.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.4%3.7–5.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.6%2.8–4.4 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.5%6–9.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.5%12.6–18.7 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.6–19.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30%24.5–35.5 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.7%3–4.5 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.2%70.3–77.9 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.5%72.5–78.3 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.8%89.5–92 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.3%70.6–77.6 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%61.5–70.9 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%72.9–85.3 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.3–24.9 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.5%24.2–33.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%17.2–23.6 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.9%5.7–8.5 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.8%5.7–8.1 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%4–5.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.2%4.9–7.7 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.1%20.6–27.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.5%8.9–12.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.1%8.7–11.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.2–2.9 | 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 Corte Madera
Is Corte Madera a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Corte Madera is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #61 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 Corte Madera?
CDC estimates 20.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 15.7% and 26.3%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Corte Madera?
Marinhealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Corte Madera’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Corte Madera have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3–4.5%), 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 Corte Madera more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Corte Madera.
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.