Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, East Foothills is healthier than 8%
East Foothills differs from California on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Foothills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Foothills
Against towns with similar incomes, East Foothills’ lead shrinks
East Foothills is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, but 8% of the 965 towns with similar household incomes ($150K–$249K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
East Foothills keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.7% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (87.9% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer East Foothills adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 East Foothills’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind East Foothills’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Foothills is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #234 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 96% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 56%.
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). East Foothills’ median household income is $199,375; among the 965 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($150K–$249K), it’s healthier than 8%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Foothills 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.
9% of East Foothills adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 East Foothills adults…
East Foothills runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near East Foothills
No hospital or community health center in East Foothills 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 East Foothills; ≈ 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.
3.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How East Foothills adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, East Foothills does better than California.
4 in 10 East Foothills 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.
East Foothills and the towns around it
East Foothills has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Foothills | A− | 24.6% | 11.7% | 9% | CDC place |
| San Jose | A− | 23.7% | 11.1% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Alum Rock | C+ | 29.8% | 13.4% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Foothills adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Foothills
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Foothills is better than California on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the California figure falls inside East Foothills’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Foothills | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%15.9–20.6 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.2–13.2 | 13.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.4–15.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.6%20.8–28.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.2–13.4 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.4%27.5–33.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%33.3–39.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.2%17.9–22.6 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.3%4.3–6.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9%7.6–10.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.4%20.2–27 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13%11–15.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.4%26.8–34.2 | 35.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.6–9.6 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.7%69.5–75.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.7%67–72.3 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.3–89.3 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.4%70.2–76.5 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.1%61–69.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%73.1–84.3 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.7%16.3–21.4 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.4%33.5–41.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.4%24.3–30.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%10.2–14.2 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%9–12.1 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9%7.6–10.6 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.8%23.6–30.3 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.4–13.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%10–13 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.4–7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.4 | 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 East Foothills
Is East Foothills a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Foothills is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #234 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 East Foothills?
CDC estimates 24.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.8% and 28.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Foothills?
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, 7.9 miles in a straight line from East Foothills’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Foothills have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.6%), 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 East Foothills 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 East Foothills.
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.