Photo: w:User:matthewstringer · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Duarte is healthier than 38%
Duarte differs from California on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Duarte. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Duarte
Against towns with similar incomes, Duarte’s lead shrinks
Duarte is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, but 38% of the 7,800 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$132K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes runs high in Duarte
1 in 7 adults have diabetes (13.5%), vs 11.7% across California. Conditions ↓
Duarte adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.6% vs 16.4%) and depression (17.5% vs 20.1%) both run below California. Mind & connection ↓
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 Duarte’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
What’s behind Duarte’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Duarte is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, #416 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 96% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Duarte’s median household income is $105,483; among the 7,800 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 38%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Duarte adults…
Duarte runs below CA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
How Duarte adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Duarte does better than California.
2 in 5 Duarte 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.
Care in and near Duarte
No hospital or community health center in Duarte 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 Duarte; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
6.1 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Duarte adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.7% of Duarte adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Duarte and the towns around it
Duarte’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Duarte adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Duarte
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Duarte is better than California on 9 and worse on 3; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Duarte’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Duarte | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%21.3–25.1 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.8–15.3 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13.3–15.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.6%22.1–27.3 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 13.5%12.2–14.8 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%30–34.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%37.2–41.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 21.9%20.2–23.6 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.7%7.8–9.5 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.2–7.3 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.9%4.3–5.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.8%7.2–10.4 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%8.7–11 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%23.9–28.6 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%12–15 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%31.7–37.3 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%9.2–12.3 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.3%72–76.4 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.8%61.3–66 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.8–88.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%73.1–77.6 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.8%54.4–61 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%72.6–81.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.5%15.9–19.3 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 39.6%36.9–42.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.8%28.4–33.5 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.1%16.1–20 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%13.2–16.4 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.5–7.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.7%13–16.5 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%29.1–33.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%14–16.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%12.5–15 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.7–7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.3–8.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 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 Duarte
Is Duarte a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Duarte is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: B for health, #416 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 Duarte?
CDC estimates 24.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.1% and 27.3%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Duarte?
USC Arcadia Hospital in Arcadia, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Duarte’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Duarte have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–12.3%), 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 Duarte 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 Duarte.
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.