Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Oroville East is healthier than 37%
Oroville East differs from California on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oroville East. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oroville East
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Oroville East
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Oroville East runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and cancer, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Oroville East, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 76.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Oroville East’s lead shrinks
Oroville East is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, but 37% of the 9,364 towns with similar household incomes ($71K–$118K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Oroville East keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.1% vs 71.9%) and cholesterol checks (88.1% 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 Oroville East’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Oroville East’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oroville East is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, #493 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 30%).
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). Oroville East’s median household income is $94,512; among the 9,364 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 37%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Oroville East adults…
Oroville East runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Oroville East is an older town: 26% 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 Oroville East as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oroville East adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Oroville East
No hospital or community health center in Oroville East 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 Oroville East; ≈ 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.
3.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Oroville East adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Oroville East runs above California.
1 in 3 Oroville East 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.
13.1% of Oroville East adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Oroville East and the towns around it
Oroville East’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oroville East | B− | 29.2% | 12.5% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Oroville | C− | 32.8% | 12.9% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Palermo | D | 34.4% | 16% | 19.7% | CDC place |
| Kelly Ridge | B | 28.5% | 13.1% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| South Oroville | C+ | 30.5% | 11.6% | 16.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oroville East adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oroville East
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oroville East is better than California on 11 and worse on 10; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Oroville East’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oroville East | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%19.1–25 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.5–17.4 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.3–19.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.2%23.2–35.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.9–14.4 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%34.3–42.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%34.8–43.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%26.9–33.5 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–12 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%10–12.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%7–9.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.9–10.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.4–15.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.3%19.4–27.3 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.1–18.7 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%26.5–38.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.1%72.5–79.4 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64%60.5–67.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.7–89.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.3–79.3 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%62.4–72.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%68.2–82 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%20.9–27.8 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%28.1–37.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21.2–28.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%11.1–15.2 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.4–12.5 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1%11.2–15.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%29.9–38.6 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%15–19.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.8–16.5 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8–10.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.9 | 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 Oroville East
Is Oroville East a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oroville East is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #493 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 Oroville East?
CDC estimates 29.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.2% and 35.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oroville East?
Oroville Hospital in Oroville, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Oroville East’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oroville East have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–7.8%), 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 Oroville East 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 Oroville East.
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.