Photo: Rdt8888 · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Norco is healthier than 10%
Norco trails California on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Norco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norco
Against towns with similar incomes, Norco’s lead shrinks
Norco is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, but 10% of the 4,796 towns with similar household incomes ($96K–$159K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity and arthritis run high in Norco
36.6% of adults have obesity, vs 27.8% across California. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (24.3%), vs 20.8% across California. Conditions ↓
Norco has a community health center but no hospital
Central City Community Health Center, Inc. - Norco is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Corona Regional Medical Center in Corona, 3.7 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Norco’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Norco’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Norco is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #505 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 70% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Norco’s median household income is $127,566; among the 4,796 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($96K–$159K), it’s healthier than 10%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Norco adults…
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Care in and near Norco
1 community health center in Norco, 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 Norco; ≈ 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.
73 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Norco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Norco adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
4 in 10 Norco 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.
14.1% of Norco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Norco and the towns around it
Norco’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norco | B− | 36.6% | 11.1% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Corona | B | 35.1% | 11.1% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Eastvale | A | 30.3% | 9.8% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Riverside | C+ | 36.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Jurupa Valley | C | 38.5% | 12.8% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Norco adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Norco
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Norco is better than California on 0 and worse on 3; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Norco’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Norco | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.4%20.2–24.9 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.9–16 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.8–19.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.6%32.6–40.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.9–12.5 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%30.5–36.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%33.8–39.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.3%22.1–26.5 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.6–10.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.4–12.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%11–14.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.3%21.5–27.5 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%14–18.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%34.4–42.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.8%9.3–12.5 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71%67.9–74.1 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.6%60.6–66.7 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%83.2–86.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.9%65.9–72 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%57.3–65.5 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.7%74.1–84.7 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%20.1–25.3 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.1%32.6–39.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.1%25.1–31.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.1%15–19.6 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.6%13.7–17.8 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.8–9 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%12.2–16.3 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.2%30.2–36.6 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%13–16.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%14–17.4 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.8–5.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.5–9.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 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 Norco
Is Norco a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Norco is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #505 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 Norco?
CDC estimates 36.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 40.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Norco?
Corona Regional Medical Center in Corona, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Norco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Norco have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–12.5%), 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 Norco more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Norco.
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.