On CDC estimates, East San Gabriel is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
East San Gabriel differs from California on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East San Gabriel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East San Gabriel
Against towns with similar incomes, East San Gabriel’s lead shrinks
East San Gabriel is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, but 50% of the 7,338 towns with similar household incomes ($82K–$136K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity and depression are less common in East San Gabriel
East San Gabriel runs below California on five chronic conditions, most of all obesity (19.5% vs 27.8%), depression (15.2% vs 20.1%) and cancer (5.2% vs 6.4%). Conditions ↓
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 San Gabriel’s likely range.
What’s behind East San Gabriel’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East San Gabriel is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #331 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than almost every U.S. town); diabetes pulls it down (better than 32%).
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 San Gabriel’s median household income is $108,677; among the 7,338 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$136K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 East San Gabriel adults…
East San Gabriel runs below CA on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near East San Gabriel
No hospital or community health center in East San Gabriel 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 San Gabriel; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of East San Gabriel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How East San Gabriel adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, East San Gabriel runs above California.
2 in 5 East San Gabriel 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.
13.5% of East San Gabriel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
East San Gabriel and the towns around it
East San Gabriel’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 San Gabriel | B+ | 19.5% | 13.3% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| San Gabriel | B | 18.6% | 14.1% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Temple City | B+ | 18.1% | 13.4% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Arcadia | A | 16.5% | 12% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| San Marino | A+ | 14.8% | 11% | 5% | CDC place |
| East Pasadena | A | 20.6% | 10.9% | 7.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East San Gabriel adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East San Gabriel
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East San Gabriel is better than California on 14 and worse on 5; on the rest, the California figure falls inside East San Gabriel’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East San Gabriel | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.9%19–22.8 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%11.1–13.4 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12.2–14.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 19.5%17.4–21.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 13.3%12–14.6 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 29.8%27.8–31.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%37.6–42.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 18.4%16.9–19.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 7.6%6.8–8.3 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.2%4.8–5.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.4–9.4 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.7%8.5–11 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.7%23.3–28.3 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%32.6–38.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%7–9.4 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.8%71.6–76 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.1%60.6–65.3 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.9–87.8 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.6%72.2–76.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 52.8%49.3–56 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.3%68–77.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.2%13.7–16.8 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 40.4%37.8–43.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.4%30.9–36.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.5%15.6–19.4 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%11.2–14 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%7.2–8.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.5%11.8–15.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.3%25–29.5 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%11.5–14.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.9–13.3 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 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 San Gabriel
Is East San Gabriel a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East San Gabriel is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #331 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East San Gabriel?
CDC estimates 19.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 17.4% and 21.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East San Gabriel?
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center in San Gabriel, 1.7 miles in a straight line from East San Gabriel’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in East San Gabriel have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–9.4%), 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 East San Gabriel 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 San Gabriel.
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.