On CDC estimates, Niland is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Niland trails California on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Niland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Niland
More Niland adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.3%), vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Niland
43.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 19.2% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Niland
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Niland runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Niland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Niland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Niland is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 49% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Niland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Niland adults…
Niland runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Niland residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Niland
No hospital or community health center in Niland 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 Niland; ≈ 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 Niland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Niland runs above California.
2 in 5 Niland 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.
33.4% of Niland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Niland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niland | D | 36.3% | 18.7% | 16.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Niland adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Niland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Niland is better than California on 0 and worse on 22; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Niland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Niland | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 37.8%33.2–42.8 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18.1–23.3 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17–21.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%29.2–44.1 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.7%16.5–21.3 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39%35–43.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%35.1–43.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.2–29.5 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.6 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8–10.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.3–9.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.5–5.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.2%15.7–23 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%13.8–19.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.3%33.8–45.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.5–16.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.9%36.2–49.8 | 35.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.3%16.7–26 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71%66.8–74.9 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.6%39.9–47.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.8%78.9–84.2 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.2%71.1–77.1 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.7%47.9–59.3 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.8%55.3–73.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.4–25.1 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.6%33.2–44.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.8%27.5–36.5 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.1%29–39.9 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.2%21.7–29.2 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.6%11.7–15.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.7%14.4–19.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 33.4%28.7–38.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.5%39.3–50 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.8%21.7–28.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.6%18.8–24.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%7.9–10.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 12%10.4–13.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.4%11.6–15.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.1%7–9.3 | 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 Niland
Is Niland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Niland 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 Niland?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 44.1%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Niland?
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District in Brawley, 19.4 miles in a straight line from Niland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Niland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.7–26%), 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 Niland 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 Niland.
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.