On CDC estimates, Cutten is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Cutten differs from California on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cutten. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cutten
Cancer and depression run high in Cutten
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.4%), vs 20.1% across California. In all, Cutten runs above California on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Cutten is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A− tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Myrtletown (B−). Around town ↓
Cutten is an active town
Only 18.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Cutten is insured
Only 5.3% 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 Cutten’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Cutten’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cutten is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #233 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 89% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 46%).
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). Cutten’s median household income is $97,225; among the 8,972 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Cutten adults…
Cutten runs below CA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Cutten and the towns around it
Cutten has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutten | A− | 28% | 9.3% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Eureka | C+ | 32.8% | 11.7% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Myrtletown | B− | 30.7% | 11.6% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Pine Hills | C− | 33.7% | 14.2% | 17.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
5.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Cutten adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Cutten
No hospital or community health center in Cutten 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 Cutten; ≈ 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).
How Cutten adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cutten runs above California.
1 in 3 Cutten 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.
9.7% of Cutten adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cutten adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cutten
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cutten is better than California on 12 and worse on 3; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Cutten’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cutten | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%14.4–19.6 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.2–19.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28%22.5–34.3 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.3%8–10.7 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.3%27–33.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%31–38.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.7%22–27.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.3 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.6–6.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.5%5.1–8.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.4–12.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.7%15.3–22.5 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%14.9–21 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%26–38 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.3%4.2–6.5 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73%69.1–76.7 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.2%65.7–72.3 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.2–89 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.4%70.2–76.3 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.5%63.5–73.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%70–83.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%21.1–28 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%27.7–37.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%19.9–27.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%8.5–12.8 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%7.8–11.4 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.5–6.3 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.6–7.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.7%7.7–12 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.4%24.5–32.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%10.5–14.5 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.4–15.1 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.3–8.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.6 | 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 Cutten
Is Cutten a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cutten is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #233 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cutten?
CDC estimates 28% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.5% and 34.3%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cutten?
Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Cutten’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cutten have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–6.5%), 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 Cutten 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 Cutten.
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.