Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hartley is healthier than 40%
Hartley differs from California on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hartley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hartley
Against towns with similar incomes, Hartley’s lead shrinks
Hartley is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but 40% of the 5,140 towns with similar household incomes ($93K–$155K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Hartley
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25.9%), vs 20.8% across California. Conditions ↓
Hartley keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.6% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (89.1% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Hartley adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. 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 Hartley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Hartley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hartley is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 85% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 57%.
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). Hartley’s median household income is $124,254; among the 5,140 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$155K), it’s healthier than 40%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Hartley adults…
Hartley runs above CA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hartley 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.
9.8% of Hartley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Hartley
No hospital or community health center in Hartley 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 Hartley; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
How Hartley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hartley does better than California.
1 in 3 Hartley 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.
Hartley and the towns around it
Hartley’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hartley adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hartley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hartley is better than California on 10 and worse on 3; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Hartley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hartley | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%16.3–21.5 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.7–15.2 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.1–17.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.7%24.7–37.1 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.4–12.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%30.3–38 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%33.5–41.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.9%22.9–29.1 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 5.7%4.9–6.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.1%7.3–11.3 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.8–12.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.3%17.7–25.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.3–19 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5%28.2–39.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.6–8.1 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.3%70.4–77.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.6%64.3–70.9 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.7–90.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.2–76.8 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%63.1–72.5 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.7%72.9–85.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.2–24.4 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%28.8–38.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%20.8–27.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.1%9.3–13.2 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.7–11.9 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.8–7.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%8.2–11.6 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.1%25.2–33.3 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%11.7–15.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 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 Hartley
Is Hartley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hartley is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− 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 Hartley?
CDC estimates 30.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.7% and 37.1%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hartley?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Vacaville in Vacaville, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Hartley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hartley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–8.1%), 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 Hartley 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 Hartley.
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.