Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, French Valley is healthier than 30%
French Valley differs from California on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for French Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in French Valley
Against towns with similar incomes, French Valley’s lead shrinks
French Valley is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but 30% of the 2,843 towns with similar household incomes ($111K–$186K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in French Valley
French Valley runs below California on four chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.1% vs 5.6%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.1%) and COPD (3.8% vs 5.1%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%). Conditions ↓
Obesity runs high in French Valley
1 in 3 adults have obesity (33.2%), vs 27.8% across California. Conditions ↓
French Valley is an active town
Only 20.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
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 French Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind French Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, French Valley is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #249 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 89% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 55%.
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). French Valley’s median household income is $148,520; among the 2,843 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($111K–$186K), it’s healthier than 30%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 French Valley adults…
French Valley runs below CA on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of French Valley residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
8.9 miles of trails across 26 parks and preserves
Care in and near French Valley
No hospital or community health center in French Valley 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 French Valley; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of French Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How French Valley adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 French Valley 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.
10.4% of French Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
French Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Valley | A− | 33.2% | 9.2% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Murrieta | B+ | 33.4% | 10% | 10% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of French Valley adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for French Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, French Valley is better than California on 15 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside French Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | French Valley | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%15.4–19.2 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.4–13 | 13.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15.1–18.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%29.4–37.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.5%26–31.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%30.9–36.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.5%18.5–22.6 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.6–10.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.2–2.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.7%5.4–8.3 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.9%8.5–11.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%17.7–22.8 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%14–18.7 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%34.4–42.8 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%6–8 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.7%68.6–74.7 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.9%64.9–70.8 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85.3–88.2 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67%63.9–70.1 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.8%54.6–63 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.9%76.6–86.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.9–25.2 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%32.2–39.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.7%23.8–29.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.2%11.5–15 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%11.4–14.7 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%9.1–12 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27%24.3–29.9 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.8–14.7 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%4–5 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%6–7.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 French Valley
Is French Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, French Valley is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #249 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 French Valley?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 37.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to French Valley?
Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta in Murrieta, 3.7 miles in a straight line from French Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in French Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–8%), 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 French Valley 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 French Valley.
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.