On CDC estimates, East Quincy is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
East Quincy differs from California on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Quincy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Quincy
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in East Quincy
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 27%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, East Quincy runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
East Quincy is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, East Quincy is healthier than 65%. Against the 10,519 towns with similar household incomes ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 82%. Health Grade ↓
Fewer East Quincy adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in East Quincy is insured
Only 6.1% 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 East Quincy’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind East Quincy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Quincy is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #400 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 86% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 28%).
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 Quincy’s median household income is $70,213; among the 10,519 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 82%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 East Quincy adults…
East Quincy runs above CA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.4% of East Quincy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Quincy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near East Quincy
No hospital or community health center in East Quincy 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 Quincy; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How East Quincy adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, East Quincy runs above California.
1 in 3 East Quincy 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 Quincy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Quincy | B+ | 29.1% | 10.5% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Quincy | B+ | 28.6% | 10.5% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Quincy adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Quincy
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Quincy is better than California on 8 and worse on 6; on the rest, the California figure falls inside East Quincy’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Quincy | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.5%16.7–22.7 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.4–16.2 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.1–20.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.1%22.1–36.9 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.1–12.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.7%29.7–37.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%32.3–41.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%23.9–30.4 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.3 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6–7.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.8%5.8–8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.9%9.5–14.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%10.6–15.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21%17.3–25.4 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.5–21 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%26.1–39.6 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%4.8–7.7 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.3%69.3–77.2 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.7%63–70.2 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%84.8–88.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.3%69.9–76.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%62.6–72.8 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%67.9–82.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.3–28.7 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%29.4–40.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%20.7–28.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.7%9.4–14.1 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%8.6–12.3 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%4.9–7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.1–8.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.4%9–13.7 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.9%27.6–36.8 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.2–16.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%12.8–16.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.1–9.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4.2 | 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 East Quincy
Is East Quincy a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Quincy is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #400 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Quincy?
CDC estimates 29.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.1% and 36.9%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Quincy?
Plumas District Hospital in Quincy, 2.7 miles in a straight line from East Quincy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in East Quincy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–7.7%), 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 Quincy more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Quincy.
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.