Photo: Mike Greene · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Signal Hill is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Signal Hill differs from California on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Signal Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Signal Hill
Against towns with similar incomes, Signal Hill’s lead shrinks
Signal Hill is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but 64% of the 6,701 towns with similar household incomes ($85K–$142K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Signal Hill
Signal Hill runs below California on four chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.2% vs 5.6%), COPD (3.9% vs 5.1%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.1%). 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 Signal Hill’s likely range.
What’s behind Signal Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Signal Hill is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #246 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 96% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 52%.
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). Signal Hill’s median household income is $113,298; among the 6,701 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($85K–$142K), it’s healthier than 64%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Signal Hill adults…
Signal Hill runs below CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Signal Hill residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Signal Hill
No hospital or community health center in Signal Hill 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 Signal Hill; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Signal Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Signal Hill adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Signal Hill runs above California.
2 in 5 Signal Hill 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.
13.6% of Signal Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Signal Hill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Hill | A− | 24.7% | 10.5% | 9.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Signal Hill adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Signal Hill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Signal Hill is better than California on 13 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Signal Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Signal Hill | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.3%17.5–21.1 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.9–13.2 | 13.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%14.1–17.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.7%22.1–27.3 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.8%25.8–29.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%33–37.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.1%16.5–19.5 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.2–10 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%5–5.9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.4%6–8.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%19.3–23.9 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13.8–17.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%33.4–39.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.9–9.9 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.2%69.9–74.5 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.2%62.8–67.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.8–87.7 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.1%67.5–72.6 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.1%53.8–60.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.5%73.9–82.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.6%16.8–20.4 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.3%37.7–43.4 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.2%28.8–34.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.3%14.3–18.4 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.6%12.9–16.5 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.7–7.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.6%11.8–15.6 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.6%24.3–28.9 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.4%10.3–12.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.9–14.7 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%4–5 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.3–7.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Signal Hill
Is Signal Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Signal Hill is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #246 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 64%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Signal Hill?
CDC estimates 24.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.1% and 27.3%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Signal Hill?
College Medical Center in Long Beach, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Signal Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Signal Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–9.9%), 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 Signal Hill more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Signal Hill.
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.