Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Salton City is healthier than 50%
Salton City differs from California on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Salton City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Salton City
Dental care lags in Salton City
47.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 18.4% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
More Salton City adults get no exercise
36.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Salton City has no health insurance
23.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. Checkups ↓
Salton City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Salton City is healthier than 18%. Against the 4,952 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 50%. 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 Salton City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Salton City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Salton City is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns, #739 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 64% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health 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). Salton City’s median household income is $47,827; among the 4,952 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Where Salton City compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.2% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Salton City 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.
4.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Salton City adults…
Salton City runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Salton City
1 community health center in Salton City, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Salton City; ≈ 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 Salton City adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Salton City runs above California.
2 in 5 Salton City 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.
29.7% of Salton City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Salton City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salton City | C− | 34.3% | 14.1% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Salton City adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Salton City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Salton City is better than California on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Salton City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Salton City | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.5%29.9–37.2 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.8–19.9 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.4–21.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%27.4–41.9 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.4–16 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%29.1–36.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%30.9–38.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21%18.5–23.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.4%15.1–22.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12.9–17.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.3%31.4–41.5 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.2–19.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.3%34.6–48.1 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 23.6%19.3–27.7 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 67.5%63.1–71.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.3%43.6–51 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.5%76.8–82 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.2%66–72.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 52.3%46.7–57.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.5%58.1–75.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.3%18–24.7 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.3%35.1–45.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33%28.8–37.5 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.5%28.4–37.1 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.5%22.4–29 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.7%11–14.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.8%13.9–18 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29.7%26–33.7 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.5%35.9–45.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.2%17–21.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.3%19–23.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.8%8.9–10.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 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 Salton City
Is Salton City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Salton City is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #739 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 Salton City?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.4% and 41.9%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Salton City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 23.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.3–27.7%), 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 Salton City 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 Salton City.
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.