Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Highgrove is healthier than 18%
Highgrove differs from California on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Highgrove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Highgrove
Against towns with similar incomes, Highgrove’s lead shrinks
Highgrove is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, but 18% of the 6,581 towns with similar household incomes ($86K–$143K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Highgrove
1 in 5 adults worry about keeping their housing (19.3%), vs 14.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (9.2% vs 7.3%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Obesity runs high in Highgrove
36.4% of adults have obesity, vs 27.8% across California. Conditions ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Highgrove
Highgrove runs below California on four chronic conditions, most of all cancer (4.5% vs 6.4%), heart disease (4.5% vs 5.6%) and COPD (4.2% vs 5.1%). A young population is part of it: only 6% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%). Conditions ↓
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 Highgrove’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Highgrove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Highgrove is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #499 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 81% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 23%).
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). Highgrove’s median household income is $114,125; among the 6,581 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($86K–$143K), it’s healthier than 18%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.3% of Highgrove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 Highgrove adults…
Highgrove runs below CA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Highgrove residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Highgrove
No hospital or community health center in Highgrove 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 Highgrove; ≈ 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.
3.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Highgrove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Highgrove adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
2 in 5 Highgrove 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.
Highgrove 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Highgrove adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Highgrove
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Highgrove is better than California on 4 and worse on 6; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Highgrove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Highgrove | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.2%20–26.5 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12–15.3 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.7–19.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%32.2–40.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.7%26.2–31.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%30.6–36.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.4%17.5–21.4 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.3–10.5 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.5%4.1–5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%4–5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.2%3.6–4.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.3–13.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.1%9.2–13.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%22.8–30.4 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.2–17.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.7%36.6–45.1 | 35.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.9%10.2–16.2 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.4%66.1–72.7 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.3%55.1–61.5 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%80.8–85.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 65.7%62.6–68.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.4%49–57.9 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%71.4–83 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%19.1–24.5 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38%34.2–41.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.2%25.7–32.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.7%17.7–25.8 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.3%15.9–22.4 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%7.7–10.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.9%9.1–12.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.3%14–20.5 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.2%28.4–36 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.6–15.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%13.9–18.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.2–9.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 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 Highgrove
Is Highgrove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Highgrove is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #499 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 Highgrove?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 40.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Highgrove?
Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Highgrove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Highgrove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.2–16.2%), 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 Highgrove 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 Highgrove.
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.