Photo: Frank Schulenburg · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Palermo is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Palermo differs from California on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Palermo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Palermo
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Palermo
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Palermo runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Palermo
49.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 23.5% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Palermo
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Palermo is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Palermo is healthier than 11%. Against the 6,003 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 26%. Health Grade ↓
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 Palermo’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Palermo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Palermo is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns, #785 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 63% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Palermo’s median household income is $50,588; among the 6,003 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 26%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Palermo adults…
Palermo runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Palermo 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.
1 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Palermo
No hospital or community health center in Palermo 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 Palermo; ≈ 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).
How Palermo adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Palermo runs above California.
1 in 3 Palermo 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.
28.9% of Palermo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Palermo and the towns around it
Palermo’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo | D | 34.4% | 16% | 19.7% | CDC place |
| Oroville East | B− | 29.2% | 12.5% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| South Oroville | C+ | 30.5% | 11.6% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Oroville | C− | 32.8% | 12.9% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Bangor | — | — | — | — |
Bangor: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Palermo adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Palermo
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Palermo is better than California on 1 and worse on 23; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Palermo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Palermo | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32%28.6–35.7 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.3–21.7 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.5–23 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%27.9–41.3 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16%14–18.1 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.5%36.4–44.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.6–42.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%26.8–33.2 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.6 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.1%9.9–12.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%5–6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.5%19.4–27.7 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.7%17.2–22.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.5%27.8–37.4 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.6–18.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%29.6–42 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.4%10.6–14.4 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.2%69.4–76.9 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.7%46.2–53.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%81–85 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.6%71.5–77.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.1%50.6–61.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.5%58.9–75.2 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22.4–29.6 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%30.8–40.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.8%24.2–31.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26%22.7–29.4 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.9%16.6–21.4 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.5%12–15.1 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.9%25.7–32.4 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.9%37.4–46.6 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.8%20.2–25.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.2%18–22.4 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.2%8.4–10.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.4%12–14.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 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 Palermo
Is Palermo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Palermo is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: D for health, #785 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Palermo?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 41.3%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Palermo?
Oroville Hospital in Oroville, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Palermo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Palermo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.6–14.4%), 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 Palermo 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 Palermo.
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.