Photo: Perdelsky at English Wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Holtville is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns
Holtville trails California on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Holtville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Holtville
Dental care lags in Holtville
47.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 16.6% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
More Holtville adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.4%), vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Holtville
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.2%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (11.7% vs 7.3%) and housing insecurity (23.3% vs 14.9%) are higher too. 26.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% 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 Holtville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Holtville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Holtville is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns, #694 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 69% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Holtville’s median household income is $65,039; among the 9,934 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 30%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Holtville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.3% of Holtville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 Holtville adults…
Holtville runs above CA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Holtville
No hospital or community health center in Holtville 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 Holtville; ≈ 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).
How Holtville adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
2 in 5 Holtville 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.
Holtville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holtville | C− | 34.4% | 15.8% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Holtville adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Holtville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Holtville is better than California on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Holtville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Holtville | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.8%28–37.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.4–20.2 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.5–20.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%27.3–42.2 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.8%13.6–17.9 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%30.6–38.7 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.7–41.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23%20–25.9 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.3–8.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.2%5.2–7.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.6%13.6–19.7 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%10.3–15.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 35.4%29.7–41.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.4–18.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.9%34.4–47.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.1%16.1–26.4 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.4%66.2–74.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.2%43.4–51.1 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%80.2–85.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.5%69–75.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.3%48.6–60 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.9%61.8–78.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.4%17.2–23.8 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.9%32.4–43.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.4%26–35.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.2%23.8–34.9 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.3%19.5–27.4 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.7%9.9–13.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.3%12–16.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.3%21.6–31.5 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.8%34.5–45.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.5%17.3–23.5 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.2%16.3–22 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10%8.5–11.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.3–12.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.3%5.3–7.3 | 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 Holtville
Is Holtville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Holtville is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #694 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 30%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Holtville?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 42.2%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Holtville?
El Centro Regional Medical Center in El Centro, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Holtville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Holtville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.1–26.4%), 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 Holtville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Holtville.
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.