Photo: Rneches · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, Topanga is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Topanga differs from California on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Topanga. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Topanga
Cancer and arthritis run high in Topanga
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (24.2%), vs 20.8% across California. Conditions ↓
Topanga is an active town
Only 15.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. The town has 52 miles of trails across 22 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Topanga’s lead shrinks
Topanga is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, but 71% of the 2,344 towns with similar household incomes ($118K–$196K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Topanga keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.3% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (76.9% vs 62.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Topanga’s likely range.
What’s behind Topanga’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Topanga is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, #88 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 98% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 85%.
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). Topanga’s median household income is $157,045; among the 2,344 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($118K–$196K), it’s healthier than 71%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Topanga adults…
Topanga runs below CA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
52 miles of trails across 22 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Topanga adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Topanga
No hospital or community health center in Topanga 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 Topanga; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Topanga adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Topanga does better than California.
1 in 3 Topanga 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.
6.7% of Topanga adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Topanga and the towns around it
Topanga’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topanga | A | 23.2% | 9.3% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Calabasas | A+ | 21.8% | 8.8% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Los Angeles | B− | 27.3% | 11.9% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Malibu | A | 22.8% | 10.1% | 7.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Topanga adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Topanga
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Topanga is better than California on 21 and worse on 3; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Topanga’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Topanga | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.6%13–16.3 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.3–12.8 | 13.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.6–15.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.2%20.6–25.9 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.7%28.4–32.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%36.8–41.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 24.2%22.2–26.1 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9.1–10.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.6%4–5.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.5%3.6–5.4 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.3%6.9–9.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.3%13.4–17.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%14.8–18.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.9%27.3–32.5 | 35.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.3%2.8–4 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%74.1–78.4 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.9%74.8–78.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.8%89.8–91.8 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%72.1–77.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.8%62.6–68.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%74.3–82.7 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%19.4–23.6 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%31.7–36.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%20.6–24.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.2%6.1–8.4 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%6.2–8.2 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%5.5–7.9 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.5%22.2–26.8 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9.6–12.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 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 Topanga
Is Topanga a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Topanga is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A for health, #88 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 71%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Topanga?
CDC estimates 23.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.6% and 25.9%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Topanga?
Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center in Tarzana, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Topanga’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Topanga have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.8–4%), 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 Topanga more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Topanga.
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.