Rancho Camulos · Photo: Norris M. Knaus · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Piru is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Piru differs from California on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Piru. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Piru
1 in 5 working-age adults in Piru has no health insurance
18.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Piru
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.7%), vs 17.9% across California. Housing insecurity (20.6% vs 14.9%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in Piru
Piru runs below California on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (4.4% vs 6.4%), COPD (3.7% vs 5.1%) and arthritis (16.3% vs 20.8%). 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 Piru’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Piru’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Piru is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 87% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Piru’s median household income is $89,375; among the 10,013 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$112K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Piru adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.6% of Piru adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 Piru adults…
Piru runs below CA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Piru
No hospital or community health center in Piru 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 Piru; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
7.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Piru adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
4 in 10 Piru 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.
Piru and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piru | B− | 28.8% | 12.2% | 10.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Piru adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Piru
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Piru is better than California on 6 and worse on 7; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Piru’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Piru | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.5%22.8–30.2 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.4–16 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15–19 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%23.8–34.3 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 27.1%24.1–30.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%29.8–36.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 16.3%14.3–18.5 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.9–10 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.4%4–4.9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.8%7–10.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8.4–12 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.6%24.3–33 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14–19.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%31.7–41.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.4%14.4–22.7 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.8%65.8–73.6 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.9%53.4–60.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%81.5–86.3 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 65.9%62.3–69.5 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57%52.4–61.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%67.6–81 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.9%16.2–21.8 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36%31.3–40.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.9%23.9–32 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.7%18.9–26.9 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.6%17.5–23.9 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.3–10.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.1%9.4–12.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.6%13.7–19.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.3%28.1–36.5 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%11.9–15.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14–18.7 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6.2 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%5.9–7.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 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 Piru
Is Piru a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Piru is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Piru?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.8% and 34.3%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Piru?
Adventist Health Simi Valley in Simi Valley, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Piru’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Piru have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.4–22.7%), 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 Piru 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 Piru.
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.