Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Millerton is healthier than 2%
Millerton differs from California on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Millerton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Millerton
Against towns with similar incomes, Millerton’s lead shrinks
Millerton is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but 2% of the 931 towns with similar household incomes ($155K–$259K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity runs high in Millerton
1 in 3 adults have obesity (34.6%), vs 27.8% across California. Conditions ↓
Fewer Millerton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below California. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Millerton is insured
Only 7.4% 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 Millerton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Millerton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Millerton is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 75% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 46%).
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). Millerton’s median household income is $207,109; among the 931 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($155K–$259K), it’s healthier than 2%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Millerton adults…
Millerton runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 2% of Millerton residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Millerton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Keeping up with care
Share of Millerton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Millerton
No hospital or community health center in Millerton 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 Millerton; ≈ 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.
How Millerton adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Millerton 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.
Millerton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millerton | B+ | 34.6% | 10.8% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Millerton adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Millerton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Millerton is better than California on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Millerton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Millerton | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20%16.9–23.5 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11–14.8 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.6–19.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%29.3–40.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.3–12.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32%28.5–35.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%30.4–37.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.8%20–25.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.3–6.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.5–9.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%9.4–14.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23%19–27.4 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.1–18.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%28.2–37.3 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%5.7–9.2 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.1%69.5–76.7 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.4%65.4–71.2 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.4–89.2 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.6%69–76 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%60–68.8 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%68.2–80.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.6–25 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%30.1–38.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%23–30.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.9%11.2–17 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10–14.5 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.3–7.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.2–8.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.9%9.2–14.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6%25.4–34.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%10.9–15.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%11.5–15.8 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6–8.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3–4.1 | 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 Millerton
Is Millerton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Millerton is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ 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 Millerton?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 40.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Millerton?
Clovis Community Medical Center in Clovis, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Millerton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Millerton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–9.2%), 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 Millerton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Millerton.
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.