Magalia Community Church · Photo: Frank Schulenburg · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Magalia is healthier than 67%
Magalia differs from California on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Magalia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Magalia
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Magalia
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 6.4% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Magalia runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Magalia
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Magalia, and more people treating it
39.2% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 76% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Magalia is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Magalia is healthier than 40%. Against the 7,996 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 67%. 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 Magalia’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Magalia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Magalia is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #601 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 80% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Magalia’s median household income is $56,920; among the 7,996 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 67%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Magalia compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6.8% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Magalia adults…
Magalia runs above CA on 8 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.
2.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Magalia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Magalia
1 community health center in Magalia, 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 Magalia; ≈ 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 Magalia adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Magalia runs above California.
1 in 3 Magalia 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.
16.3% of Magalia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Magalia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magalia | C+ | 31% | 13% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Butte Creek Canyon | — | — | — | — | |
| Paradise | B− | 30.6% | 14.1% | 14% | CDC place |
Butte Creek Canyon: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Magalia adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Magalia
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Magalia is better than California on 6 and worse on 10; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Magalia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Magalia | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.6%20.4–26.7 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.2–18.3 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.2–20.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31%24.7–37.9 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.3–14.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.2%35–43.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%34.9–43.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.7%27.3–34.1 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.2 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%7.9–10.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.6–15.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%12.9–17.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.4%20.2–28.7 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.4–19.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%26.5–38.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.7–8.2 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%71.8–78.9 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.8%59.2–66.1 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.4–88.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%72.8–79 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.4%60.4–70.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%65.1–79.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%22–29.3 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%27.8–37.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%20.5–27.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%12.3–17.2 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%9.9–13.5 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6.1–8.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.3–9.5 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.3%13.8–18.9 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%30.9–39.8 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.2%15.7–20.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%13.8–17.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 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 Magalia
Is Magalia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Magalia is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #601 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 Magalia?
CDC estimates 31% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.7% and 37.9%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Magalia?
Enloe Health in Chico, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Magalia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Magalia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.2%), 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 Magalia more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Magalia.
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.