DeWitt General Hospital · Photo: T71024 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, North Auburn is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
North Auburn differs from California on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Auburn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Auburn
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in North Auburn
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.5%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, North Auburn runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and cancer, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
North Auburn is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, North Auburn is healthier than 65%. Against the 10,595 towns with similar household incomes ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 81%. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in North Auburn, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 76% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
North Auburn keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.7% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (88% vs 85.4%). 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 North Auburn’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind North Auburn’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Auburn is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #401 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 86% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 38%).
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). North Auburn’s median household income is $71,056; among the 10,595 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 81%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 North Auburn adults…
North Auburn runs above CA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
North Auburn is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in North Auburn as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Auburn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near North Auburn
1 community health center in North Auburn, 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 North Auburn; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How North Auburn adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, North Auburn does better than California.
1 in 3 North Auburn 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.
11.7% of North Auburn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
North Auburn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Auburn | B | 29.3% | 11.4% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Auburn | B+ | 29.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Auburn adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Auburn
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Auburn is better than California on 10 and worse on 6; on the rest, the California figure falls inside North Auburn’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Auburn | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.6%17.8–23.5 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13–16.9 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.6–18.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.3%23.3–35.9 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.8–13.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37%33–41.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%34.5–42.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.5%26.2–32.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–12 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.3%6.3–8.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%8.9–13.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%9.6–13.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%19–27.1 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.7–18.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.9%25.8–36.5 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6.2–8.6 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%71.9–78.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.7%64.5–70.9 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.5–89.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%72.9–78.8 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%61–70.5 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.4%71.6–84.3 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.2–25.9 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%27.8–37.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.2–27.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%10.3–14.3 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%8.8–11.8 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.7%10–13.6 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.8%28.6–37.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14–18.7 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.4–15.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.4 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.7–10 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.5 | 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 North Auburn
Is North Auburn a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Auburn is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #401 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Auburn?
CDC estimates 29.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.3% and 35.9%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Auburn?
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital in Auburn, 1.0 miles in a straight line from North Auburn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Auburn have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–8.6%), 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 North Auburn 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 North Auburn.
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.