Newcastle Portuguese Hall · Photo: T71024 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Newcastle is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Newcastle differs from California on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newcastle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newcastle
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Newcastle
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 6.4% across California. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.8%), vs 20.8% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.8%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Newcastle runs above California on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Newcastle, and more people treating it
35.5% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 76% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Newcastle keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.6% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (70.8% vs 62.8%). 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 Newcastle’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Newcastle’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newcastle is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 90% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 64%.
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). Newcastle’s median household income is $108,750; among the 7,331 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$136K), it’s healthier than 75%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Newcastle adults…
Newcastle runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Newcastle is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Newcastle as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newcastle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Newcastle
No hospital or community health center in Newcastle 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 Newcastle; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Newcastle adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Newcastle does better than California.
1 in 3 Newcastle 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.
8.1% of Newcastle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Newcastle and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | A− | 27.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newcastle adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Newcastle
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Newcastle is better than California on 15 and worse on 4; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Newcastle’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Newcastle | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%14.3–19.8 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.5–15.3 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.5–17.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.6%22–34.1 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.7–11.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%31.5–39.7 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.6–43.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%25.5–32.4 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.2–12.4 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6–7.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.2%5.1–7.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.5%5.1–8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%7.8–11.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.7%15.2–22.6 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13–18.8 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.9%24.9–35.4 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.5%3.6–5.5 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.6%72.9–80 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.8%67.7–73.8 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90%88.5–91.3 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%72.5–79.1 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.5%63.7–73.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.9%74.6–86.3 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.3–26.2 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%26.4–35.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.2–25 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%7–10.5 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.3–9.1 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.7–5.2 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%6.4–9.9 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%24.4–32.9 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%11.5–16.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.5–14 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.4–4.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.2–8.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.8 | 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 Newcastle
Is Newcastle a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newcastle is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 75%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Newcastle?
CDC estimates 27.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 22% and 34.1%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Newcastle?
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital in Auburn, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Newcastle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Newcastle have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–5.5%), 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle.
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.