Photo: UncleVinny · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Orangevale is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Orangevale differs from California on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Orangevale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orangevale
Cancer, arthritis and depression run high in Orangevale
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (27%), vs 20.8% across California. Depression is also above the state: 25.2%, vs 20.1% across California. In all, Orangevale runs above California on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Orangevale keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.6% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (87.2% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
Orangevale is an active town
Only 18.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. The town has 11 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Orangevale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Orangevale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orangevale is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #340 of 847 in California. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 90% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Orangevale’s median household income is $99,832; among the 8,621 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$125K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Orangevale adults…
Orangevale runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Orangevale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Care in and near Orangevale
No hospital or community health center in Orangevale 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 Orangevale; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Orangevale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Orangevale runs above California.
4 in 10 Orangevale 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.
11.3% of Orangevale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Orangevale and the towns around it
Orangevale’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangevale | B+ | 29.4% | 10.1% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Folsom | A | 26.1% | 8.7% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Fair Oaks | A− | 27.7% | 10.2% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Citrus Heights | B | 30.7% | 10.3% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Orangevale adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Orangevale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Orangevale is better than California on 12 and worse on 5; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Orangevale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Orangevale | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%17.4–21.8 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.4–15.4 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.8–19.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.4%24.9–34.1 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.8%28.6–35 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%31.8–38.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24.3–29.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.6–6.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.3%5.6–7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.6–11.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10.2–13.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.4%15.7–21.1 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.3–18.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%31–39.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.6%68.1–74.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.6%65.6–71.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.6–88.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.2%69.9–76.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%61.6–70 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%68.6–80.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%22.1–28.4 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.7%32.3–40.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.6–28.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.1%9.4–12.7 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%8.9–11.9 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5–6.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.2–8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%9.7–12.9 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.3%27.1–33.6 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.5–15.7 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.7–15.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%6–7.5 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 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 Orangevale
Is Orangevale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orangevale is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #340 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Orangevale?
CDC estimates 29.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.9% and 34.1%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Orangevale?
Sutter Roseville Medical Center in Roseville, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Orangevale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Orangevale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–7.1%), 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 Orangevale 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 Orangevale.
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.