Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Fallbrook is healthier than 29%
Fallbrook trails California on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fallbrook. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fallbrook
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Fallbrook
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 13 adults have had cancer (8%), vs 6.4% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.9%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Fallbrook runs above California on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fallbrook trails towns with similar incomes
Fallbrook is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, and only 29% of the 9,114 towns with similar household incomes ($72K–$120K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Fallbrook
57.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 13.5% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Fallbrook’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind Fallbrook’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fallbrook is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, #539 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 87% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Fallbrook’s median household income is $96,394; among the 9,114 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 29%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Fallbrook adults…
Fallbrook runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fallbrook adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Fallbrook
4 community health centers in Fallbrook, 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 Fallbrook; ≈ 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.
5.2 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
How Fallbrook adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fallbrook runs above California.
4 in 10 Fallbrook 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.
20.8% of Fallbrook adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Fallbrook and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallbrook | B− | 28.8% | 12.2% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fallbrook adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fallbrook
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fallbrook is better than California on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Fallbrook’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fallbrook | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.9%22.6–27.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.6–16.7 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%16.2–19.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%25.4–32.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.9–13.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.6%30.1–35.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%33.1–38.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.5%21.5–25.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.6–10.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.3–8.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.8%6–7.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.5%11.2–16.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.9–14.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26%23.2–29.1 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.7–17.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%32–39 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.7%11.7–15.7 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.8%70.2–75.6 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.3%54.3–60 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%82.5–85.8 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.7%67.9–73.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61%56.8–64.8 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%68.9–80.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%20.2–25.3 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.9%33.6–40.4 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.9%26.1–32.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.4%19–23.9 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.7%15.8–19.9 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.6–9.8 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.8%18.5–23.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%30.6–36.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%14.5–18 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%15.3–18.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.5–8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.4–7.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 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 Fallbrook
Is Fallbrook a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fallbrook is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #539 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 Fallbrook?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.4% and 32.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fallbrook?
Temecula Valley Hospital in Temecula, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Fallbrook’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fallbrook have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.7–15.7%), 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 Fallbrook 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 Fallbrook.
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.