Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Exeter is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns
Exeter trails California on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Exeter. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Exeter
Depression is more common in Exeter
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.6%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.8%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Exeter
57.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 13.7% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Exeter
1 in 11 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (9.4%), vs 7.3% across California. No reliable transportation (11.3% vs 9.3%) is higher too. 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 Exeter’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Exeter’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Exeter is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns, #613 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 69% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Exeter’s median household income is $75,769; among the 10,844 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
How Exeter adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Exeter runs above California.
1 in 3 Exeter adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Exeter 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.
20.2% of Exeter adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 Exeter adults…
Exeter runs above CA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Exeter
2 community health centers in Exeter, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Exeter; ≈ 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.
2.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Exeter and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter | C+ | 33.5% | 12% | 13.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Exeter adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Exeter
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Exeter is better than California on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Exeter’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Exeter | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.6%22.4–29 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.7–17.6 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.7–21.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.5%27–40.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.4–13.8 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.9%28.3–35.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%30.7–38.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.5%19.8–25.4 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.5%5.6–7.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.7%11.2–16.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.3–15.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.6%24.2–33.4 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.6–19.8 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%28.4–40 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.5%11.2–16 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.7%65.5–73.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.6%53.9–61.2 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.2–85.4 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.6%67.3–73.8 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.2%52–62.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.6%62.3–78.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.2–27.3 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%30.8–40.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%23.3–30.6 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.1%18.1–24.4 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.7%15.4–20.3 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%8.1–10.8 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.2%17.4–23.1 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.6%30.1–39.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%14–18.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.4%15.2–19.7 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Exeter
Is Exeter a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Exeter is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #613 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Exeter?
CDC estimates 33.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 40.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Exeter?
Kaweah Health Medical Center in Visalia, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Exeter’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Exeter have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.2–16%), 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 Exeter more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Exeter.
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.