North Shore Yacht Club · Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, North Shore is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
North Shore differs from California on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Shore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Shore
More North Shore adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.5%), vs 24.6% across California. There are 18 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in North Shore
42.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 19.1% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in North Shore
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (40.8%), more than twice the California rate. Housing insecurity (33.1% vs 14.9%) and utility shut-off threats (15.4% vs 7.3%) are higher too. 33.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Shore’s likely range.
What’s behind North Shore’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Shore is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #797 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 52% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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 Shore’s median household income is $51,795; among the 6,395 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 18%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where North Shore compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 3.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
18 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of North Shore 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.
33.6% of North Shore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 North Shore adults…
North Shore runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of North Shore residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near North Shore
No hospital or community health center in North Shore 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 North Shore; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How North Shore adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, North Shore runs above California.
2 in 5 North Shore 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.
North Shore and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore | D | 42.8% | 14.7% | 14.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Shore adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Shore
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Shore is better than California on 1 and worse on 21; on the rest, the California figure falls inside North Shore’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Shore | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 37.6%32.5–43 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.6–21.6 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.1–23 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.8%38.4–47.2 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.9–16.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 30.5%27.8–33.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%31.8–37.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.6%17.6–21.6 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.5–10.9 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5–6.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.2%4.3–6.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.1%15.8–22.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.1–17.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.5%34.2–44.6 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.4–16.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.3%37.9–46.6 | 35.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 28.4%22.5–34.5 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 65.6%61.9–69.3 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 42.6%39.2–45.9 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.1%73.6–80.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 63.8%60.6–66.9 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 42.8%38.3–47.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.2%64.2–77.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.8–25.3 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 42%37.7–46.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.7%29.5–38.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 40.8%34.4–47.8 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 33.1%28.6–38 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.4%13.2–17.8 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.9%16.1–22.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 33.6%28–39.6 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.3%39.2–49.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.1%17.3–23.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.7%20.1–27.4 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 11.2%9.6–12.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.7%10.7–14.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.6%5.6–7.6 | 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 North Shore
Is North Shore a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Shore is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #797 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 18%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Shore?
CDC estimates 42.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.4% and 47.2%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Shore?
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio, 22.8 miles in a straight line from North Shore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Shore have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 28.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 22.5–34.5%), 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 North Shore 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 North Shore.
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.