On CDC estimates, Walnut is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Walnut differs from California on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 24 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Walnut. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walnut
Against towns with similar incomes, Walnut’s lead shrinks
Walnut is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, but 59% of the 4,606 towns with similar household incomes ($97K–$162K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity and depression are less common in Walnut
Walnut runs below California on four chronic conditions, most of all obesity (16.6% vs 27.8%), depression (13.2% vs 20.1%) and COPD (3.4% vs 5.1%). Conditions ↓
Walnut keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.4% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (68.1% vs 62.8%). Checkups ↓
Few Walnut adults smoke
7.1% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Walnut’s likely range.
What’s behind Walnut’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Walnut is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #192 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than almost every U.S. town); diabetes pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Walnut’s median household income is $129,449; among the 4,606 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($97K–$162K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Walnut adults…
Walnut runs below CA on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Walnut 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.
28 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Care in and near Walnut
No hospital or community health center in Walnut 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 Walnut; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Walnut adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Walnut runs above California.
2 in 5 Walnut 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.
8.1% of Walnut adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Walnut and the towns around it
Walnut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut | A | 16.6% | 13.2% | 7.1% | CDC place |
| West Covina | B+ | 23.5% | 12.8% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Industry | — | — | — | — | |
| Pomona | C+ | 28.6% | 13% | 12% | CDC place |
Industry: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Walnut adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Walnut
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Walnut is better than California on 24 and worse on 3; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Walnut’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Walnut | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%15.2–18.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.4%9.4–11.4 | 13.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%10.1–12.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 16.6%14.7–18.6 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.9–14.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 30.2%28–32.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.7%39.3–44 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 18.3%16.7–19.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.4%3–3.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.9%4–5.9 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.1%6.1–8.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22%19.7–24.3 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%30.9–36.5 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%74.3–78.4 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.1%65.8–70.3 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.9–90.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%75–79.5 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.8%56.3–63 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%72.3–81.3 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.2%11.7–14.6 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 38.6%36–41.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.9%29.4–34.6 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.9%10.5–13.5 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.5%3–4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%5–6.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%7–9.3 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.3%21.2–25.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11%9.9–12.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.4–5.5 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 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 Walnut
Is Walnut a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Walnut is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #192 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Walnut?
CDC estimates 16.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 14.7% and 18.6%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Walnut?
Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital in Covina, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Walnut’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Walnut have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–5.9%), 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 Walnut 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 Walnut.
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.