On CDC estimates, La Riviera is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
La Riviera differs from California on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Riviera. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Riviera
Depression runs high in La Riviera
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.3%), vs 20.1% across California. Conditions ↓
La Riviera is an active town
Only 19.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
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 Riviera’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind La Riviera’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Riviera is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #343 of 847 in California. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 86% 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). La Riviera’s median household income is $97,975; among the 8,876 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 La Riviera adults…
La Riviera runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of La Riviera residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
9.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near La Riviera
No hospital or community health center in La Riviera 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 Riviera; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Riviera adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How La Riviera adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, La Riviera runs above California.
2 in 5 La Riviera 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.
14.7% of La Riviera adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
La Riviera and the towns around it
La Riviera has the best Health Grade of the 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 Riviera | B+ | 29.7% | 9.9% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Rancho Cordova | B+ | 29.8% | 10.3% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Carmichael | B+ | 29.3% | 10.6% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Arden-Arcade | B− | 31.5% | 11.3% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Rosemont | B+ | 30.4% | 10.4% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Sacramento | B | 30% | 11.2% | 11.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Riviera adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for La Riviera
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, La Riviera is better than California on 5 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside La Riviera’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | La Riviera | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%18.1–22.9 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.3–20.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.7%25.1–34.6 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.6–11.3 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%26.5–32.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.2%29–35.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.7%20.4–25.3 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.2%7.4–11.2 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9.7–13.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.3%16.4–22.4 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.3–18.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%33.2–41.6 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.6–9 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.6%66–73 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.5%60.3–66.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.6–86.2 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.4%67.3–73.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.3%57.7–66.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.3%66.4–79.2 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%21.3–27.6 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38.7%34.3–43.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.7%23.4–30.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.6%12.6–16.8 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%11.5–15.2 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%8–10.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.1%26.7–33.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.5–14.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.3–16.8 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.3–4 | 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 La Riviera
Is La Riviera a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Riviera is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #343 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in La Riviera?
CDC estimates 29.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.1% and 34.6%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to La Riviera?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento in Sacramento, 3.1 miles in a straight line from La Riviera’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in La Riviera have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9%), 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 Riviera 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 Riviera.
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.