Photo: Ray Bouknight from Sacramento, CA, USA · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Yuba City is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns
Yuba City trails California on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Yuba City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Yuba City
COPD and stroke run high in Yuba City
1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 27 adults have had a stroke (3.7%), vs 3.1% across California. In all, Yuba City runs above California on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Yuba City
56.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 13.8% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Yuba City
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.9%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (8.8% vs 7.3%) and no reliable transportation (11.2% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 20.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Yuba City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Yuba City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Yuba City is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #602 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 86% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Yuba City’s median household income is $75,477; among the 10,834 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$94K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Yuba City adults…
Yuba City runs above CA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Yuba City 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.
20.4% of Yuba City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Yuba City
1 hospital and 3 community health centers in Yuba City, 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 Yuba City; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
How Yuba City adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
2 in 5 Yuba City 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.
Yuba City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City | C+ | 29.1% | 12.7% | 14.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Yuba City adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Yuba City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Yuba City is better than California on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Yuba City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Yuba City | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.6%22.9–28.8 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.6–17.3 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.3–20.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.1%22.3–37.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11.1–14.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%29–37.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%31.6–40.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.8%20.1–25.9 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6–7.3 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.1–16.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12.5–16.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28%23.8–33 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%11.8–17.5 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%29.3–43.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.9%10.4–13.7 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.1%67–75.4 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.4%52.5–60 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83%81.1–84.9 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.8%67.6–74.1 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.6%51–61.9 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%64.4–80.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.4–25.4 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.2%32.9–43.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.6%25.8–33.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.9%19.3–24.7 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.5%14.5–18.7 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.8%7.7–10 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%10–12.5 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.4%18.2–22.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%30.1–39 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14.4–18.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%15.4–19.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.2–7.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.3–7.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%9–11.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Yuba City
Is Yuba City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Yuba City is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #602 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Yuba City?
CDC estimates 29.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.3% and 37.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Yuba City?
Adventist Health and Rideout in Marysville, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Yuba City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Yuba City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.4–13.7%), 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 Yuba City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Yuba City.
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.