Photo: AnonymousEditor95 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Covelo is healthier than 61%
Covelo trails California on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Covelo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Covelo
Smoking is more common in Covelo
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (22.8%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Covelo
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Covelo runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Covelo
1 in 6 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (15.5%), about twice the California rate. Food insecurity (33.5% vs 17.9%) and no reliable transportation (17.8% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 34.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Covelo is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Covelo is healthier than 9%. Against the 1,185 towns with similar household incomes ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 61%. 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 Covelo’s likely range.
What’s behind Covelo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Covelo is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 58% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Covelo’s median household income is $34,583; among the 1,185 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 61%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Covelo adults…
Covelo runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Covelo residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
34.4% of Covelo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Covelo
No hospital or community health center in Covelo 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 Covelo; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Covelo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Covelo adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Covelo runs above California.
2 in 5 Covelo 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.
Covelo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covelo | D | 35.1% | 15.1% | 22.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Covelo adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Covelo
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Covelo is better than California on 0 and worse on 22; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Covelo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Covelo | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.1%29–37.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.2–21.8 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.8%20.3–25.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%27.5–42.6 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13.1–17 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37%32.7–41 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%30.6–38.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.4%22.3–28.4 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.4–13.2 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.8–7.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.5–11.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.4%16.8–24.2 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.8%19.6–26.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.2%27.1–37.5 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14–20.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.8%32.9–46.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.4%12.7–18.4 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.5%63.8–72.6 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.1%46.9–55 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.8%76.2–81.3 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.1%64.5–71.1 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.4%50.7–61.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69%59.7–77.2 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%21.2–28.7 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38.5%33.1–43.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.1%26.6–35.5 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 33.5%29–38.2 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.4%21.9–28.9 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.5%13.4–17.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.8%15.5–20.1 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 34.4%29.9–39 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.3%37.1–47.3 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.6%18.1–23.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.4%19.8–25.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8–10.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%6–7.5 | 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 Covelo
Is Covelo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Covelo is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D 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 Covelo?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.5% and 42.6%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Covelo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.7–18.4%), 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 Covelo 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 Covelo.
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.