Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Forest Ranch is healthier than 31%
Forest Ranch differs from California on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Forest Ranch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Forest Ranch
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Forest Ranch
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.5%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Forest Ranch runs above California on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Forest Ranch’s lead shrinks
Forest Ranch is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, but 31% of the 4,375 towns with similar household incomes ($99K–$165K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Forest Ranch, and more people treating it
36.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 75% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Forest Ranch keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (75.8% vs 71.9%) and cholesterol checks (89.6% vs 85.4%). 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 Forest Ranch’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Forest Ranch’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Forest Ranch is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 91% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 53%.
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). Forest Ranch’s median household income is $131,650; among the 4,375 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($99K–$165K), it’s healthier than 31%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Forest Ranch adults…
Forest Ranch runs above CA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Forest Ranch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Forest Ranch
No hospital or community health center in Forest Ranch 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 Forest Ranch; ≈ 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.
5.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Forest Ranch adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Forest Ranch does better than California.
1 in 3 Forest Ranch 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.
9.6% of Forest Ranch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Forest Ranch and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Ranch | B+ | 27.4% | 10.9% | 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 Forest Ranch adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Forest Ranch
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Forest Ranch is better than California on 11 and worse on 6; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Forest Ranch’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Forest Ranch | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%15.4–23.7 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%11.8–16.7 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.6–18.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.4%21.4–34.2 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.1–13 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32–40.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%35.1–43.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%25–32.2 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9–11.6 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.9–12.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.1–8.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7%5.4–8.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.1–4.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.6%12.6–18.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%9.4–15.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.9%15.7–24.8 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14–20.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.3%25.6–37.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.2–7.6 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.8%72.1–79.5 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.5%62.2–68.7 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%87.7–91.4 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%71.4–78.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.7%67.3–75.7 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%67.9–82 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.1–27.2 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%26.8–37.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%19.9–28.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.1%7.5–13 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%6.9–10.9 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.8–5.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%4.8–7.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%6.9–12.5 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30%25–35.6 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%11.6–17.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%10.7–15.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.3–8.7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.5–5.1 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6–9.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%2.9–4.5 | 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 Forest Ranch
Is Forest Ranch a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Forest Ranch is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Forest Ranch?
CDC estimates 27.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.4% and 34.2%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Forest Ranch?
Enloe Health in Chico, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Forest Ranch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Forest Ranch have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–7.6%), 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 Forest Ranch more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Forest Ranch.
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.