On CDC estimates, Twain Harte is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Twain Harte differs from California on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Twain Harte. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Twain Harte
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Twain Harte
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), about twice the California rate. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.9%), vs 20.8% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Twain Harte runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 36 miles from Twain Harte
The closest emergency room is Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, 36.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Twain Harte keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.1% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (70.7% vs 62.8%). Checkups ↓
Twain Harte is an active town
Only 17.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% 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 Twain Harte’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Twain Harte’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Twain Harte is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 94% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 72%.
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). Twain Harte’s median household income is $88,739; among the 10,114 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$111K), it’s healthier than 94%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Twain Harte adults…
Twain Harte runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Twain Harte
No hospital or community health center in Twain Harte 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 Twain Harte; ≈ 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 Twain Harte 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.
How Twain Harte adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Twain Harte does better than California.
3 in 10 Twain Harte 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.
7% of Twain Harte adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Twain Harte and the towns around it
Twain Harte has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twain Harte | A | 25.9% | 10.5% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Mono Vista | B | 29.6% | 11.4% | 13% | CDC place |
| Soulsbyville | B+ | 28.1% | 10.7% | 11.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Twain Harte adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Twain Harte
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Twain Harte is better than California on 16 and worse on 6; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Twain Harte’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Twain Harte | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%13.8–18.5 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.1–14.4 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.8–16.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.9%19.9–32.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9–12.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%31.4–39.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%35.3–44.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%25.5–32.5 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.3 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.3%11.2–13.5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.5–8.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.1%5.2–7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.1%5.7–8.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%7.5–10.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.9%14.7–21.5 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13–18.8 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.6%25.4–38.3 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.6–5.2 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.6–81.4 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.7%67.6–73.9 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.8%89.4–92 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.2–80.6 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.7%66–75.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%71.4–84.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.4–26.3 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%24.6–34.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.6–24.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.5%6.2–9.1 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.9%5.8–8.2 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.4–4.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.4–5.8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7%5.7–8.6 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%24.2–32.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.6–15.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%9.8–12.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.8–8.7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 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 Twain Harte
Is Twain Harte a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Twain Harte is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Twain Harte?
CDC estimates 25.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 19.9% and 32.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Twain Harte have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–5.2%), 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 Twain Harte 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 Twain Harte.
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.