On CDC estimates, East Whittier is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
East Whittier beats California on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Whittier. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Whittier
Against towns with similar incomes, East Whittier’s lead shrinks
East Whittier is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, but 67% of the 6,643 towns with similar household incomes ($85K–$142K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in East Whittier
East Whittier runs below California on COPD (3.9% vs 5.1%) and heart disease (4.7% vs 5.6%). Conditions ↓
Fewer East Whittier adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 7 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 Whittier’s likely range.
What’s behind East Whittier’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Whittier is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #229 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 95% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 52%.
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 Whittier’s median household income is $113,750; among the 6,643 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($85K–$142K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 East Whittier adults…
East Whittier runs below 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.
10.8% of East Whittier adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near East Whittier
No hospital or community health center in East Whittier 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 Whittier; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Whittier adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How East Whittier adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
2 in 5 East Whittier 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 Whittier and the towns around it
East Whittier 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 Whittier | A− | 25.1% | 10.4% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Whittier | B+ | 27.5% | 11.7% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| La Mirada | A− | 22.5% | 11.6% | 8.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Whittier adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Whittier
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Whittier is better than California on 14 and worse on 0; on the rest, the California figure falls inside East Whittier’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Whittier | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.3%17.3–21.3 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.3–13.8 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.6–16.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.1%22.4–27.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.5%25.5–29.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%33.7–38.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.4%17.8–21 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%6–7.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.7%5.5–8.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.6%7.4–9.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%19.2–24 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.9–18.5 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%30.9–36.5 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%7.9–11.7 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.1%69.6–74.4 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.9%64.5–69 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.6–88.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.3%68.7–73.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.5%54.2–60.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%72.7–81.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%17.1–21 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.9%36.3–41.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.5%26.2–31.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%12.4–16.5 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.6%11.9–15.5 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.8%9.2–12.6 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28%25.5–30.5 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.7–13.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.8–14.7 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 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 Whittier
Is East Whittier a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Whittier is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #229 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Whittier?
CDC estimates 25.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.4% and 27.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Whittier?
Whittier Hospital Medical Center in Whittier, 2.7 miles in a straight line from East Whittier’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Whittier have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–11.7%), 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 Whittier 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 Whittier.
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.