Photo: Sanfranman59 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Eldridge is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Eldridge differs from California on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eldridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eldridge
Cancer and arthritis run high in Eldridge
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (24.3%), vs 20.8% across California. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Eldridge’s lead shrinks
Eldridge is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, but 59% of the 5,467 towns with similar household incomes ($91K–$152K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Eldridge keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.6% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (88% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
Eldridge adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (30% vs 37.3%) and lack of emotional support (21.8% vs 28.6%) 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 Eldridge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Eldridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eldridge is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 92% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 61%.
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). Eldridge’s median household income is $121,938; among the 5,467 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($91K–$152K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Eldridge adults…
Eldridge runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eldridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Eldridge adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Eldridge does better than California.
3 in 10 Eldridge 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 Eldridge
No hospital or community health center in Eldridge 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 Eldridge; ≈ 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.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.5% of Eldridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Eldridge and the towns around it
Eldridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldridge | A− | 26.9% | 10.7% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente | B+ | 27.7% | 10.6% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Boyes Hot Springs | B+ | 27.9% | 10.8% | 11.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eldridge adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eldridge
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eldridge is better than California on 11 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Eldridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eldridge | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%15.5–21.2 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11–14.6 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.2–17.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.9%21.3–33.2 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.2–12.4 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.3%27.4–35.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%30.9–39 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.3%21.4–27.4 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.5–10.9 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–10 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.5–6.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.6%5.2–8.4 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.4%7.5–11.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.3%16.6–24.3 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.5–18.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.6%27.6–38.4 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%6.8–11.1 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.9%70.1–77.5 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.6%65.5–72.1 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.3–89.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%70.4–76.9 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.3%65.9–74.9 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%73.9–85.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.3–26 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30%25.5–34.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%18.6–25.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%10.2–15.4 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%9.5–13.8 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.3–7.5 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.3–8.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.5%9.2–14.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%24.1–32.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.2–15.5 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%10.8–14.4 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.2–8.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3–4 | 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 Eldridge
Is Eldridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eldridge is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Eldridge?
CDC estimates 26.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.3% and 33.2%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eldridge?
Sonoma Valley Hospital in Sonoma, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Eldridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Eldridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–11.1%), 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 Eldridge 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 Eldridge.
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.