Photo: Jon Zich, [email protected] · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Orange is healthier than 48%
Orange beats California on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Orange. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orange
Against towns with similar incomes, Orange’s lead shrinks
Orange is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but 48% of the 6,144 towns with similar household incomes ($88K–$146K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Orange has five hospitals within its borders
5 hospitals and 4 community health centers are inside Orange. Providence St. Joseph Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Orange’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Orange’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orange is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #301 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 95% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Orange’s median household income is $117,113; among the 6,144 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($88K–$146K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
At 138,365 residents, Orange is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Care in and near Orange
5 hospitals and 4 community health centers in Orange.
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 Orange; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Orange adults…
Orange runs below CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
55 miles of trails across 28 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Orange adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Orange adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Orange 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.
12.5% of Orange adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Orange and the towns around it
Orange’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | A− | 25% | 10.1% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Anaheim | B− | 26.8% | 12.2% | 11% | CDC place |
| North Tustin | A | 22.4% | 10% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Santa Ana | C+ | 29% | 13% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Garden Grove | B− | 23.1% | 14.1% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Tustin | A− | 24.3% | 10.4% | 9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Orange adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Orange
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Orange is better than California on 9 and worse on 0; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Orange’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Orange | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%18.4–22.5 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11.1–13.8 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.5–19 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25%21.5–28.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%9–11.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.9%24.4–29.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%31.5–37.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18%16.1–19.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.4–10.5 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.5–5.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.9–10.4 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.2%8–10.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%20.5–26 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.4–19.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%31.1–38.6 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.8%68.7–74.7 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.2%62.3–67.9 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84.2–87.2 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.8%67.8–73.5 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.7%56.6–64.7 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%73.4–83.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.4%18–22.9 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%31.9–39.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.6%24.6–30.5 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.6%13.7–17.5 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%11.8–15.1 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.5%11.1–14.1 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28%25.3–30.9 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.8–15.7 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Orange
Is Orange a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orange is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #301 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 Orange?
CDC estimates 25% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.5% and 28.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Orange?
Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Orange’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Orange have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–11.4%), 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 Orange more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Orange.
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.