Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hydesville is healthier than 32%
Hydesville differs from California on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hydesville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hydesville
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Hydesville
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.1%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Hydesville runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and cancer, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Hydesville’s lead shrinks
Hydesville is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, but 32% of the 9,046 towns with similar household incomes ($73K–$121K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Hydesville
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Hydesville, and more people treating it
36.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 76.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Hydesville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Hydesville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hydesville is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 79% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Hydesville’s median household income is $96,827; among the 9,046 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$121K), it’s healthier than 32%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Hydesville adults…
Hydesville runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hydesville is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hydesville as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hydesville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Hydesville
No hospital or community health center in Hydesville 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 Hydesville; ≈ 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 Hydesville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hydesville runs above California.
1 in 3 Hydesville 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.
13.6% of Hydesville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Hydesville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydesville | B− | 31.3% | 11.9% | 14% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hydesville adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hydesville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hydesville is better than California on 8 and worse on 9; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Hydesville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hydesville | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%17.8–24.6 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13–17.4 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16–20.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.3%25–38.1 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.2–13.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32–40.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.7–43.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%26.7–33.6 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.4 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.6–11.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%6.7–9.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.6–11.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.3–17.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%18.3–26.9 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.7–19.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%27.6–39.9 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.7–7.4 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.6%71–78.1 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.7%58.9–66.1 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%85.8–89.3 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%72.9–79 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%61.1–71.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%69.2–83.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%22.3–29.6 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%27.1–37.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%20.4–28.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.8%10.3–15.9 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%8.8–12.7 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.4–7.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.4–8.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.6%10.7–16.9 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33%28.4–37.9 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%13.6–19 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%12.8–17.1 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%6.9–9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.3–5.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.6–10.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.6–5 | 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 Hydesville
Is Hydesville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hydesville is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− 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 Hydesville?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 38.1%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hydesville?
Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital in Fortuna, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Hydesville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hydesville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–7.4%), 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 Hydesville 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 Hydesville.
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.