On CDC estimates, Grover Beach is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
Grover Beach differs from California on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grover Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grover Beach
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Grover Beach
1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.9%), vs 6.4% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 24.6%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Grover Beach runs above California on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Grover Beach
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.8%), vs 10.9% 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 Grover Beach’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Grover Beach’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grover Beach is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #510 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 86% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Grover Beach’s median household income is $86,458; among the 10,291 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 43%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Grover Beach adults…
Grover Beach runs above CA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
3.8 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Grover Beach
No hospital or community health center in Grover Beach 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 Grover Beach; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Grover Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Grover Beach adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Grover Beach runs above California.
1 in 3 Grover Beach 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.
16.9% of Grover Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Grover Beach and the towns around it
Grover Beach’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Beach | B− | 29.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Arroyo Grande | A | 25.5% | 10% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Pismo Beach | A | 25.1% | 10.8% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Oceano | C+ | 30.9% | 12.4% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grover Beach adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grover Beach
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grover Beach is better than California on 2 and worse on 7; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Grover Beach’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grover Beach | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23%20.4–26.1 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.4–17 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.1–20.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.1%23.7–35 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.9–12.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.9%29.3–36.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%30.9–38.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.6%21.8–27.4 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.1–8.6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%6–7.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%7.9–12.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%11.7–16 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.2%20.5–28.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.3–19 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%26.5–37.9 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.5–11.8 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.9%67.2–74.7 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.5%63–69.8 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%83.1–86.8 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.7%67.4–73.9 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%58–68.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%68.7–82.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.5–27.1 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%31.2–40.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%23.6–31 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.8%15.4–20.6 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.4–16.5 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.8–9 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.9%14.6–19.5 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.3%28.4–36.3 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.5–17.5 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.4–18.3 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.2–10.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.9 | 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 Grover Beach
Is Grover Beach a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grover Beach is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #510 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grover Beach?
CDC estimates 29.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.7% and 35%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grover Beach?
French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Grover Beach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Grover Beach have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.5–11.8%), 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 Grover Beach 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 Grover Beach.
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.