Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Los Molinos is healthier than 65%
Los Molinos differs from California on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Los Molinos. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Los Molinos
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Los Molinos
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Los Molinos runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Los Molinos
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.4%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Los Molinos
The closest emergency room is Enloe Health in Chico, 23.7 miles away in a straight line. And 13.1% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.3% across California. For everyday care, Ampla Health is closer (0.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Los Molinos, and more people treating it
40.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 75% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Los Molinos is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Los Molinos is healthier than 11%. Against the 1,257 towns with similar household incomes ($26K–$44K), it’s healthier than 65%. Health Grade ↓
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 Los Molinos’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Los Molinos’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Los Molinos is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 62% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Los Molinos’ median household income is $35,000; among the 1,257 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$44K), it’s healthier than 65%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Los Molinos adults…
Los Molinos runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Los Molinos
1 community health center in Los Molinos, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Los Molinos; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Los Molinos adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Los Molinos adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Los Molinos runs above California.
1 in 3 Los Molinos 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.
27.7% of Los Molinos adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Los Molinos and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Molinos | D | 34.6% | 16.1% | 19.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Los Molinos adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Los Molinos
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Los Molinos is better than California on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Los Molinos’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Los Molinos | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.6%28.2–37.1 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.5–22.7 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18–22.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%27.1–42.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.1%13.9–18.3 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.1%35.7–44.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.3–43.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%27.8–34.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.5%9.8–13.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.6%13.4–20.2 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.4%16.1–22.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.7%27.4–38.1 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.8–17.5 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%28.8–42.9 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.2%10.6–16 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.5%68.3–76.5 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.6%49.6–57.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.6%81.3–85.7 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%71.6–78.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.9%49.2–60.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70%60.8–78.3 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%21.7–29.1 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%30.3–41.4 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.9%23–31.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.2%21.3–29.5 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.6%15.9–21.6 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.2%9.6–12.9 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.1%11.4–15.1 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27.7%23.5–32.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42%36.8–47.3 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.3%20.1–26.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.3%17.7–23.1 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.8–11.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.1%8–10.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.5%11.6–15.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 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 Los Molinos
Is Los Molinos a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Los Molinos is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: D 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 Los Molinos?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 42.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Los Molinos?
Enloe Health in Chico, 23.7 miles in a straight line from Los Molinos’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Los Molinos have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.6–16%), 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 Los Molinos more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Los Molinos.
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.