Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Elverta is healthier than 34%
Elverta differs from California on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elverta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elverta
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Elverta
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (27.5%), vs 20.8% across California. Cancer is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.4% across California. In all, Elverta runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Elverta
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.3%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.9%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Elverta trails towns with similar incomes
Elverta is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, and only 34% of the 9,831 towns with similar household incomes ($68K–$114K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
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 Elverta’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Elverta’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elverta is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, #546 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 79% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Elverta’s median household income is $91,168; among the 9,831 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 34%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Elverta compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 8.6% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Elverta adults…
Elverta runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Elverta adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Elverta runs above California.
2 in 5 Elverta adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Care in and near Elverta
No hospital or community health center in Elverta 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 Elverta; ≈ 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.
7.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Elverta 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.
15.2% of Elverta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Elverta and the towns around it
Elverta’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elverta adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Elverta
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Elverta is better than California on 3 and worse on 10; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Elverta’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Elverta | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.4%20.6–26.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.5 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.8–21 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.2%26.4–36.1 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.9–13 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%29.9–36.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%32.4–39.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%24.7–30.3 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.5–14.3 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%12.1–16.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22%18.7–25.6 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.8–17.8 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9%32.8–41.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.2–9.9 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.4%67–73.7 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.5%59.2–65.5 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.6–87.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.3%70–76.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%59.1–67.9 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.9%64.8–78 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%22.1–28.5 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38.7%34.4–42.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.6%24.2–31.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15%12.8–17.3 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%11.3–14.9 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6–8.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.7–9.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.2%13–17.6 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.8%30–37.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14.2–18.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.4–18.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–7.9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 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 Elverta
Is Elverta a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elverta is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #546 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 Elverta?
CDC estimates 31.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 36.1%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Elverta?
Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Elverta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Elverta have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–9.9%), 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 Elverta more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elverta.
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.