Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, New California is healthier than 52%
New California differs from Ohio on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 24 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New California. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New California
Against towns with similar incomes, New California’s lead shrinks
New California is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, but 52% of the 2,051 towns with similar household incomes ($121K–$202K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in New California
New California runs below Ohio on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.9% vs 8%), stroke (2% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (4% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
New California adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.8% vs 35%), frequent mental distress (13.3% vs 17.5%), lack of emotional support (17.6% vs 21.3%) and depression (21.8% vs 25.4%) all run below Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
New California is an active town
Only 17.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. 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 Ohio figure falls outside New California’s likely range.
What’s behind New California’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New California is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than almost every U.S. town); obesity pulls it down (better than 45%).
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). New California’s median household income is $161,908; among the 2,051 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($121K–$202K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 New California adults…
New California runs below OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of New California residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How New California adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, New California does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 New California 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
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Care in and near New California
No hospital or community health center in New California 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 New California; ≈ 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 New California adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.7% of New California adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
New California and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New California | A | 36.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New California adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New California
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New California is better than Ohio on 24 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside New California’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New California | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.2%8.4–12.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.2%7.8–10.7 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.4–15.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%30.8–43.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.3%25.8–33.1 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%30.4–38.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.5%20.6–26.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.5–4.6 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.9%3.2–4.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2%1.7–2.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.2%5–7.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.2%7–11.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.5%14–21.3 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.6–21.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%29–39.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.9%3–5.1 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.2–83.3 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.3%73.6–78.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%88.7–91.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%72.4–78.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.3%63–71.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.7%74.7–86.2 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%18.8–25.1 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 28.8%24.3–33.9 | 35% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.6%14.7–20.8 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.7%4.3–7.5 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.9%4.5–7.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.3–5.1 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.8%3.1–4.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.7%2.6–5.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 17.2%14.1–20.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.9%5.7–8.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.6%7.1–10.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4%3.5–4.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.2%1.9–2.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.2%3.5–5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9%1.6–2.2 | 3.8% | 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 Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in New California
Is New California a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New California is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New California?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 43.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New California?
Dublin Methodist Hospital in Dublin, 5.0 miles in a straight line from New California’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in New California have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3–5.1%), against 8% across Ohio.
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 New California 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 New California.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.