Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Nice is healthier than 53%
Nice differs from California on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nice. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nice
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Nice
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Nice runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Nice
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Nice
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.6%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.8%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Nice is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Nice is healthier than 25%. Against the 6,470 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 53%. 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 Nice’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Nice’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nice is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns, #688 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 74% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Nice’s median household income is $52,014; among the 6,470 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Where Nice compares well: lost all teeth (ages 65+), 8.3% (U.S. 12.3%).
Out of every 100 Nice adults…
Nice runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Nice adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Nice runs above California.
1 in 3 Nice 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.
Care in and near Nice
No hospital or community health center in Nice 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 Nice; ≈ 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 Nice adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.4% of Nice adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Nice and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nice | C− | 32.4% | 14.2% | 16.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nice adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Nice
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Nice is better than California on 3 and worse on 13; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Nice’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Nice | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27%23.2–31 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.5–20.1 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.6–21.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.4%24.9–40.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.2–16.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.8%35.3–44.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%34.8–44 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%26.4–33.6 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.8–10 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.1–11.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.2–5.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.3%6.6–10.3 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.6%13.9–19.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.6%22.5–32.6 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.6–18.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%28.9–41.8 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%7.6–11.3 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.6%69.6–77.6 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.1%57.4–64.8 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.8–87.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.3–78.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%61.3–71.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.6%65.8–80.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21–28.5 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%30.1–41.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.7%22.6–31.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.7%15.4–22 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.2–16.8 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7–9.5 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.4%16.1–22.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.1%33–43.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.9%17–22.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.3–20.1 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.7–10 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6–7.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.7–12.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 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 Nice
Is Nice a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nice is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #688 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 Nice?
CDC estimates 32.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.9% and 40.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Nice?
Sutter Lakeside Hospital in Lakeport, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Nice’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Nice have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–11.3%), 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 Nice 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 Nice.
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.