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≈ CHealth Grade
Health in Orland · CDC PLACES 2025

On CDC estimates, Orland is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns

Orland trails California on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Orland. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Orland

Dental care lags in Orland

52.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 17.9% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓

Making ends meet is harder in Orland

1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.4%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (10.2% vs 7.3%) and no reliable transportation (12.4% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 22.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓

COPD and heart disease run high in Orland

1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (6.9%), vs 5.6% across California. In all, Orland runs above California on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

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 Orland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.

Health Grade

What’s behind Orland’s grade

On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orland is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns, #670 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 70% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 8%).

DSelf-rated health28.1% · CA 22.1% · U.S. 19.4%
C−Physical distress16.6% · CA 13.4% · U.S. 13%
DMental distress19.4% · CA 16.4% · U.S. 15.9%
B+Obesity33.2% · CA 27.8% · U.S. 32.9%
C+Diabetes12.9% · CA 11.7% · U.S. 12%
B−Smoking14.5% smoke · CA 10.9% · U.S. 11.8%
C−Exercise30.2% · CA 24.6% · U.S. 24.7%
All U.S. towns we grade (21,250)Healthier than 28%
Less healthyHealthier
California towns we grade (847)Healthier than 21%
U.S. towns with similar incomes, $49K–$81K (9,914)Healthier than 36%

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). Orland’s median household income is $64,945; among the 9,914 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.

A rough placement. CDC’s likely ranges are wide here: with every estimate at one end or the other, Orland could be anywhere from D to B. The letter shows with “≈”.

How TownRatings grades health →

★ What stands out · Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Orland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.

71%Yearly checkupCA 72%
52%Dentist visitCA 63%
83%Cholesterol checkCA 85%
54%Colon screeningCA 58%
69%MammogramCA 76%
71%Taking BP medsCA 71%
1 in 6
working-age adults has no health insurance
Orland 15.6% · California 1 in 9 (10.6%)
Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 4
Orland adults worry about having enough food
24.4% · CA 17.9%
Worse than CA
1 in 5
Orland adults worry about keeping their housing
19.5% · CA 14.9%
Worse than CA
1 in 10
Orland adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
10.2% · CA 7.3%
Worse than CA
1 in 8
Orland adults lack reliable transportation
12.4% · CA 9.3%
Worse than CA

22.8% of Orland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.

Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Orland adults…

Orland runs above CA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

7 of every 100 Orland adults have COPD
California: 5 in 100 · worse · likely 6.4–8.2%
Better than CAWorseAbout the sameCalifornia
Getting care

Care in and near Orland

1 community health center in Orland, plus the nearest just outside it.

HNearest ERGlenn Medical CenterWillows · 15.6 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyEnloe Health★★★★★ · 17.9 miDirections →
+Low-cost careAmpla HealthOrland · 0.9 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
0.9 mi
Ampla Health
7 sites · nearest in Orland
Sliding-scale feesIn Orland
Directions to nearest
15.6 mi
Glenn Medical Center
Willows · not rated
ERRural critical access
17.3 mi
Peach Tree - Chico Vision Center
Chico · community health center
Sliding-scale fees
17.9 mi
Enloe Health
Chico · ★★★★★
ER
27.9 mi
St. Elizabeth Community Hospital
Red Bluff · ★★★★★
37.4 mi
Orchard Hospital
Gridley · not rated
ERRural critical access
! Primary carePart of Orland is a federal shortage area.MSSA 36.1 - Orland · need score 12 of 25
✓ Dental careOrland is not a shortage area
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Orland itself

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 Orland; ≈ 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).

Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with California

Share of adults, with the California figure marked.

Get no exercise 30.2%CA 24.6%
Sleep under 7 hours 37.3%CA 35.1%
Binge drink 16.1%CA 15.3%
Smoke cigarettes 14.5%CA 10.9%
0%10%20%30%40%
Orland, betterOrland, worseAbout the sameCalifornia
Where Orland gets moving

0.5 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves

Parks & trails →
Mind & connection

How Orland adults are doing

On 1 of 4 measures, Orland runs above California.

4 in 10Orland adults feel lonely
37.3% · CA 37.3% · About the same as CA
3 in 10Orland adults lack social or emotional support
27.9% · CA 28.6% · About the same as CA
1 in 4Orland adults have been diagnosed with depression
23.2% · CA 20.1% · About the same as CA
1 in 5Orland adults are in frequent mental distress
19.4% · CA 16.4% · Worse than CA
The one neighbors can help with

4 in 10 Orland adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Around town

Orland and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from
OrlandC33.2%12.9%14.5%CDC place

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

37.5%

of Orland adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs17.8%
Thinking or memory18.9%
Hearing7.5%
Errands alone10.9%
Vision7.8%
Dressing or bathing5.3%
California

Every CDC estimate for Orland

Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.

On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Orland is better than California on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Orland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.

Adults who…OrlandCAU.S.vs CA
Overall health
Fair or poor health28.1%24.7–31.522.1%19.4%Worse
Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month)16.6%14.6–18.613.4%13%Worse
Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month)19.4%17.2–21.716.4%15.9%Worse
Conditions
Obesity33.2%25.4–41.727.8%32.9%About the same
Diabetes12.9%11.2–14.711.7%12%About the same
High blood pressure32.1%28.1–36.130.5%34.4%About the same
High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years)34.5%30.4–38.935.4%37.1%About the same
Arthritis23.4%20.5–26.320.8%25.3%About the same
Asthma10.4%9.2–11.79.3%9.9%About the same
Cancer, other than skin cancer6.9%6.2–7.66.4%7.9%About the same
Coronary heart disease6.9%6.2–7.75.6%6.4%Worse
COPD7.2%6.4–8.25.1%6.3%Worse
Stroke3.8%3.5–4.23.1%3.4%Worse
Lost all teeth (ages 65+)17.9%14.6–21.610.6%12.3%Worse
Habits
Smoke cigarettes14.5%12.3–16.810.9%11.8%Worse
No exercise outside work30.2%25.5–35.324.6%24.7%Worse
Binge drinking16.1%13.2–19.415.3%15.4%About the same
Sleep under 7 hours37.3%30.4–44.635.1%36%About the same
Checkups and coverage
No health insurance (ages 18–64)15.6%13–18.810.6%11%Worse
Checkup in the past year70.5%66.2–74.771.9%77.4%About the same
Dentist visit in the past year52.4%48.5–56.162.8%63.2%Worse
Cholesterol check in 5 years82.5%80.4–84.785.4%87.1%Worse
Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure)71.1%67.7–74.271.3%76.5%About the same
Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75)54.2%48.5–59.757.5%65.5%About the same
Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74)69.4%60.7–77.375.7%76.4%About the same
Mind and connection
Ever told they have depression23.2%19.7–26.820.1%20.6%About the same
Feel lonely37.3%31.9–42.937.3%32.5%About the same
Lack social and emotional support27.9%24–32.228.6%23.6%About the same
Everyday needs
Worried about having enough food24.4%20.9–28.117.9%15%Worse
Worried about keeping housing19.5%16.9–22.514.9%12%Worse
Threatened with a utility shut-off10.2%8.8–11.87.3%7.6%Worse
Lack reliable transportation12.4%10.9–14.19.3%7.9%Worse
Received SNAP (food stamps)22.8%19.7–26.315.6%11.6%Higher
Disability
Any disability37.5%32.8–42.330.4%30.1%Higher
Difficulty walking or climbing stairs17.8%15.6–2013.8%13.6%Higher
Difficulty concentrating or remembering18.9%16.8–21.314.6%13.9%Higher
Hearing difficulty7.5%6.7–8.45.9%6.7%Higher
Vision difficulty7.8%7–8.65.6%5.4%Higher
Difficulty doing errands alone10.9%9.7–12.38.1%7.9%Higher
Difficulty dressing or bathing5.3%4.8–5.93.9%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 Orland

Is Orland a healthy place to live?

On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orland is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #670 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.

What is the obesity rate in Orland?

CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.4% and 41.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.

What hospital is closest to Orland?

Glenn Medical Center in Willows, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Orland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.

How many people in Orland have no health insurance?

CDC estimates 15.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13–18.8%), 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 Orland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Orland.

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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.