Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Interlaken is healthier than 18%
Interlaken differs from California on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Interlaken. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Interlaken
Interlaken trails towns with similar incomes
Interlaken is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, and only 18% of the 7,271 towns with similar household incomes ($82K–$136K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Interlaken
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.8%), vs 17.9% across California. Housing insecurity (19.3% vs 14.9%) and utility shut-off threats (9.1% vs 7.3%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Interlaken has no health insurance
17.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. 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 Interlaken’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Interlaken’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Interlaken is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, #544 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 85% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Interlaken’s median household income is $109,150; among the 7,271 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$136K), it’s healthier than 18%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Interlaken compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.9% of Interlaken adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Keeping up with care
Share of Interlaken adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Interlaken adults…
Interlaken runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Interlaken
No hospital or community health center in Interlaken 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 Interlaken; ≈ 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.
6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Interlaken adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
2 in 5 Interlaken 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.
Interlaken and the towns around it
Interlaken’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken | B− | 29.4% | 12.2% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Watsonville | C | 32% | 13.7% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Corralitos | A− | 26.2% | 11.1% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Amesti | C+ | 29.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Interlaken adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Interlaken
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Interlaken is better than California on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Interlaken’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Interlaken | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.5%22.9–30.3 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.2–17.1 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.3–19.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.4%23.4–36 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.6–14 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%26.1–33.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%30.3–38.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.1%16.7–21.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.9%4.3–5.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%10.7–16 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9.4–13.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.9%23.4–32.7 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.2–20.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%29.6–41.6 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.7%13.8–22 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.2%63.9–72.3 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.7%55–62.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%80.6–85.8 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.3%65.8–72.5 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.3%55.1–65.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%69.4–82.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.7%17.7–24.1 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.1%32.9–43.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.5%24.3–32.6 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.8%18.7–27.3 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.3%16.2–22.6 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%7.7–10.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.4%9.6–13.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.9%14.6–21.6 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.4%29–37.9 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.2–17.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.4–19.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.4–7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.1–8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.7–10.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 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 Interlaken
Is Interlaken a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Interlaken is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #544 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 Interlaken?
CDC estimates 29.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.4% and 36%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Interlaken?
Watsonville Community Hospital in Watsonville, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Interlaken’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Interlaken have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.8–22%), 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 Interlaken more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Interlaken.
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.