Photo: ASDFGH · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, West Covina as a whole is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns
West Covina differs from California on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Covina. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Covina
More West Covina adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (33.1%), vs 28.6% across California. Loneliness is above the state too: 41.2%, vs 37.3% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, West Covina’s lead shrinks
West Covina is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but 50% of the 8,430 towns with similar household incomes ($76K–$126K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in West Covina
West Covina runs below California on four chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.1% vs 6.4%), COPD (4.1% vs 5.1%) and depression (16.6% vs 20.1%). Conditions ↓
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 West Covina’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
What’s behind West Covina’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Covina is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, #382 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 97% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 26%).
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). West Covina’s median household income is $101,065; among the 8,430 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$126K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
At 105,301 residents, West Covina is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
How West Covina adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, West Covina runs above California.
2 in 5 West Covina 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.
Out of every 100 West Covina adults…
West Covina runs below CA on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Covina
3 community health centers in West Covina, 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 West Covina; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
10 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of West Covina adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.8% of West Covina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
West Covina and the towns around it
West Covina’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina | B+ | 23.5% | 12.8% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Valinda | B− | 26.7% | 13.3% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Covina | B+ | 25.9% | 11.7% | 10% | CDC place |
| Walnut | A | 16.6% | 13.2% | 7.1% | CDC place |
| Baldwin Park | C+ | 27.2% | 14.6% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| South San Jose Hills | C+ | 28.4% | 13.8% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Vincent | B | 27.2% | 12.5% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| West Puente Valley | C+ | 27.4% | 14.4% | 10.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Covina adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Covina
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Covina is better than California on 11 and worse on 3; on the rest, the California figure falls inside West Covina’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Covina | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.7%21–24.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%12–14.3 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.4–16 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.5%21–26 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11.6–14 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29%27–30.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%35.5–40 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 18.3%16.8–19.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.1%7.3–9 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.1%4.7–5.5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.6–4.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.8–10 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%24.2–28.9 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%12.2–15.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%32.8–38.6 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.2%69.8–74.4 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.3%59.7–64.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%84.1–86.8 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.7%70.3–74.9 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.7%51.1–57.9 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%70.4–79.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.6%14.9–18.2 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 41.2%38.6–44.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.1%30.7–35.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.5%17.7–21.3 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.8%14.3–17.4 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%8.3–10.1 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.8%13.3–16.4 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6%27.4–31.8 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%12.4–14.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.6–15 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.9–6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.5–6.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 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 West Covina
Is West Covina a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Covina is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #382 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Covina?
CDC estimates 23.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 21% and 26%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Covina?
Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital in Covina, 2.6 miles in a straight line from West Covina’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Covina have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.1–12.8%), 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 West Covina 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 West Covina.
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.