Photo: Dicklyon · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Salida is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
Salida differs from California on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Salida. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Salida
Binge drinking is the habit Salida doesn’t win on
18.6% of adults binge drink, vs 15.3% across California. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Obesity runs high in Salida
1 in 3 adults have obesity (34.3%), vs 27.8% across California. Conditions ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Salida
Salida runs below California on stroke (2.6% vs 3.1%) and heart disease (4.7% vs 5.6%). 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 Salida’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Salida’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Salida is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #424 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 82% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Salida’s median household income is $94,935; among the 9,298 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$119K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Salida adults…
Salida runs below CA on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Salida residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Salida
No hospital or community health center in Salida 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 Salida; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Salida adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Salida adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Salida 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.
13.8% of Salida adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Salida 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 Salida adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Salida
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Salida is better than California on 5 and worse on 3; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Salida’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Salida | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18.6–23.7 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.9–15 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.8–19.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%28.5–40.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10%8.7–11.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28%24.7–31.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.8%29.1–36.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20%17.6–22.6 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.9–5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.2–11.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%9.4–12.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.8%22.1–29.8 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%15.5–22.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%30.1–41.6 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%10.2–14.1 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.5%66.3–74.4 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.5%59.1–66 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82.8–86.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.5%63.8–71 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.6%54.7–64.5 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%70.2–83.3 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%17.1–23.1 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%29.8–39.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.7%23.8–31.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.7%14.1–19.3 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.5%13.3–17.7 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.3–8.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8–10.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.8%11.7–15.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.9%27.1–34.8 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%11.1–14.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.4–16.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 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 Salida
Is Salida a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Salida is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #424 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Salida?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 40.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Salida?
Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Salida’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Salida have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.2–14.1%), 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 Salida 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 Salida.
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.