On CDC estimates, La Mirada is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
La Mirada differs from California on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Mirada. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Mirada
Fewer La Mirada adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
La Mirada adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.4% vs 16.4%) and depression (17.8% vs 20.1%) both run below California. Mind & connection ↓
COPD and obesity are less common in La Mirada
La Mirada runs below California on COPD (4.1% vs 5.1%) and obesity (22.5% vs 27.8%). 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 La Mirada’s likely range.
What’s behind La Mirada’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Mirada is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #255 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 98% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 51%.
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). La Mirada’s median household income is $109,288; among the 7,246 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$137K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.8% of La Mirada adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
How La Mirada adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, La Mirada does better than California.
2 in 5 La Mirada 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.
Out of every 100 La Mirada adults…
La Mirada runs below CA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near La Mirada
No hospital or community health center in La Mirada 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 La Mirada; ≈ 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.
6.2 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of La Mirada adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
La Mirada and the towns around it
La Mirada’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Mirada | A− | 22.5% | 11.6% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| South Whittier | B | 28.2% | 11.9% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| East Whittier | A− | 25.1% | 10.4% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Santa Fe Springs | B− | 28.5% | 13.9% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Buena Park | B | 23.6% | 12.3% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Fullerton | B+ | 23.9% | 10.9% | 9.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Mirada adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for La Mirada
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, La Mirada is better than California on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the California figure falls inside La Mirada’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | La Mirada | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%17.8–21 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%11.3–13.5 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%13.1–15.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 22.5%20–25 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.5–12.8 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.1%27.1–31.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%35.7–40.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 19.8%18.3–21.4 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%6–7.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.1%3.6–4.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.1%5.9–8.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%20.3–24.6 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%13.1–16.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5%30.6–36.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%7.3–9.5 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.6%71.3–75.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.2%64.8–69.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.7–88.3 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%71.8–76.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59%55.6–62.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%72.2–81.2 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.8%16.1–19.5 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 39.3%36.8–42.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.5%27.2–32 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%12.7–15.7 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.9–13.5 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.4–5.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%25.9–30.3 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%11.5–13.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11.5–13.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.2–7.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 La Mirada
Is La Mirada a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Mirada is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #255 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in La Mirada?
CDC estimates 22.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 20% and 25%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to La Mirada?
Whittier Hospital Medical Center in Whittier, 3.4 miles in a straight line from La Mirada’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in La Mirada have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–9.5%), 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 La Mirada more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Mirada.
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.