Photo: Frank Schulenburg · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Weaverville is healthier than 72%
Weaverville differs from California on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weaverville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Weaverville
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Weaverville
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.1%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Weaverville runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and cancer, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Weaverville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Weaverville is healthier than 53%. Against the 10,065 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 72%. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Weaverville
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.9%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Weaverville is insured
Only 5.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. 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 Weaverville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Weaverville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weaverville is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, #496 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 80% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Weaverville’s median household income is $65,787; among the 10,065 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 72%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Weaverville adults…
Weaverville runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Weaverville is an older town: 37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Weaverville as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
37 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Weaverville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Weaverville
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Weaverville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Weaverville; ≈ 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 Weaverville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Weaverville runs above California.
1 in 3 Weaverville 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.
13.5% of Weaverville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Weaverville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weaverville | B− | 31% | 11.8% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Douglas City | D | 35.5% | 16.8% | 19.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Weaverville adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Weaverville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Weaverville is better than California on 8 and worse on 9; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Weaverville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Weaverville | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18–24.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.2–17.3 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.1–20.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31%23.1–39.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10–13.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%31.7–40.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%33.5–42.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.1%25.6–32.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.4 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%6.6–9.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.3%6.7–10.3 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.4–16.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.2%17.9–26.8 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%13.9–20.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%27.2–41.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.7–7.1 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%70.4–78.2 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%59.4–66.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.7–89.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.2–77.9 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.3%59.1–69.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%63–79.3 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%21.7–29.4 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%27.6–38.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%20.1–27.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%10.4–15.1 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.1–12.8 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.6–7.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.6–8.8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.5%11.1–16.1 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%28.5–38 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16%13.6–18.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13–17 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.4–5.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.8–10.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Weaverville
Is Weaverville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weaverville is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #496 of 847 in California. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Weaverville?
CDC estimates 31% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.1% and 39.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Weaverville?
Trinity Hospital in Weaverville, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Weaverville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Weaverville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–7.1%), 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 Weaverville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Weaverville.
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.