On CDC estimates, South Oroville is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns
South Oroville trails California on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Oroville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Oroville
Dental care lags in South Oroville
53.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 17.9% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
COPD, depression and stroke run high in South Oroville
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.6%), vs 20.1% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 3.6%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, South Oroville runs above California on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in South Oroville
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
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 South Oroville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind South Oroville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Oroville is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns, #622 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 82% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). South Oroville’s median household income is $65,409; among the 10,016 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Oroville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 South Oroville adults…
South Oroville runs above CA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of South Oroville residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near South Oroville
No hospital or community health center in South Oroville 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 South Oroville; ≈ 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 South Oroville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, South Oroville runs above California.
4 in 10 South Oroville 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.
20.6% of South Oroville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
South Oroville and the towns around it
South Oroville’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Oroville | C+ | 30.5% | 11.6% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Oroville | C− | 32.8% | 12.9% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Palermo | D | 34.4% | 16% | 19.7% | CDC place |
| Oroville East | B− | 29.2% | 12.5% | 13.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Oroville adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Oroville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Oroville is better than California on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the California figure falls inside South Oroville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Oroville | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.6%21.7–28.2 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.7 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.4–23.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.5%24.4–37.2 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10–13.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%28.8–36.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%30.2–38.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.3%20.6–26.3 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.3–8.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.9%14.6–21.4 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%14.1–19.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.4%22.2–31 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.5–20.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%30.3–42.8 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.7%7.9–11.4 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.5%66.3–74.3 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.4%49.7–57 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.1%79.8–84.2 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.5%66.1–72.6 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.1%52.8–63 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.8%65.6–80.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%22.1–29.3 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37.3%32.1–42.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.2%25.3–33.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.6%17.7–23.8 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.3%14.1–18.7 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.6%17.8–23.7 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.5%30.2–39.3 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%13.7–18.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%16.2–20.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.1–11.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 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 South Oroville
Is South Oroville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Oroville is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #622 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Oroville?
CDC estimates 30.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 37.2%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Oroville?
Oroville Hospital in Oroville, 1.9 miles in a straight line from South Oroville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Oroville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–11.4%), 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 South Oroville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Oroville.
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.