Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Sage is healthier than 18%
Sage differs from California on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sage. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sage
Cancer, arthritis and obesity run high in Sage
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 6.4% across California. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.7%), vs 20.8% across California. Obesity is also above the state: 35.8%, vs 27.8% across California. In all, Sage runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Sage’s lead shrinks
Sage is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, but 18% of the 5,760 towns with similar household incomes ($90K–$150K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Sage keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (66.4% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (87.8% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
Sage adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (33.7% vs 37.3%) and lack of emotional support (24.2% vs 28.6%) both run below California. Mind & connection ↓
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 Sage’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Sage’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sage is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, #479 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 78% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Sage’s median household income is $119,938; among the 5,760 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$150K), it’s healthier than 18%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Sage adults…
Sage runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sage adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Sage adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sage runs above California.
1 in 3 Sage 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.
Care in and near Sage
No hospital or community health center in Sage 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 Sage; ≈ 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.
44 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.2% of Sage adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Sage and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sage adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sage
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sage is better than California on 9 and worse on 9; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Sage’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sage | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%19–23.6 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13–16.3 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%15–18.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%31.9–40 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%33.3–39.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%36.7–42.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 28.7%26.2–31.2 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.2 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.3–7.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8–11.9 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%10–13.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%20.2–25.9 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.7–17.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%32.6–40.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6.5–8.8 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%71.7–77.3 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.4%63.4–69.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.4–89.2 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74%71.1–76.8 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.3%62.1–70.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%74.4–85 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%21.2–26.6 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%30.2–37.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%21.5–27.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.8%12–15.7 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.3%10.7–13.9 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.2%10.6–14 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.4%30.2–36.5 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%14.1–17.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.8–15.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 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 Sage
Is Sage a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sage is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #479 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 Sage?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 40%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sage?
Hemet Global Medical Center in Hemet, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Sage’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sage have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–8.8%), 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 Sage 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 Sage.
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.