Pala, CA health
Pala differs from California on 13 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults who have had cancer (5.5% vs 6.4%) and fewer adults with high cholesterol (30.6% vs 35.4%). Where it trails the state: more adults facing housing insecurity (20.1% vs 14.9%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for PalaNot graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 914 people are less certain, so we show Pala's figures without a grade.
How Pala compares with California
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Chronic conditions
Habits
Care & screenings
Mind & connection
Everyday needs
Disability
Out of every 100 Pala adults…
Bars show Pala; the black tick is California. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
CA 24.6%
CA 35.1%
CA 15.3%
CA 10.9%
Keeping up with care
Share of Pala adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Pala adults are doing
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19% of Pala adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Living with a disability
of Pala adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Black tick: California. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Care in and near Pala
No hospital or community health center in Pala 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 Pala. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
All 40 measures for Pala
| Measure | Pala | Margin | California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 27.9% | 25.6–30.5% | 30.5% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% | 28.2–33.3% | 35.4% | better |
| Obesity | 29.8% | 26.4–33.9% | 27.8% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 19.3% | 17.5–21.3% | 20.8% | about the same |
| Depression | 22.9% | 20.5–25.6% | 20.1% | worse |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 11.9% | 9.7–14.3% | 10.6% | about the same |
| Asthma | 11.2% | 10–12.5% | 9.3% | worse |
| Cancer (not skin) | 5.5% | 5–6% | 6.4% | better |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 10–12.8% | 11.7% | about the same |
| COPD | 4.7% | 4–5.5% | 5.1% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 5% | 4.4–5.6% | 5.6% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.1% | 2.7–3.4% | 3.1% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8% | 11.6–16.5% | 10.9% | worse |
| Binge drink | 17.6% | 15.4–20.1% | 15.3% | worse |
| Get no exercise | 22.1% | 19.3–25.4% | 24.6% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7% | 35.1–42.3% | 35.1% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 71.4% | 68.5–74.5% | 71.9% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 59.9% | 56.9–62.8% | 62.8% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 84.8% | 82.5–87% | 85.4% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 59.8% | 55.5–63.7% | 57.5% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 72.5% | 65.8–78.3% | 75.7% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 64.7% | 61.6–67.9% | 71.3% | worse |
| No health insurance | 10.2% | 8.2–12.6% | 10.6% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 38.6% | 35.2–42.4% | 37.3% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 32.2% | 28.9–35.9% | 28.6% | worse |
| Frequent mental distress | 19.6% | 17.7–21.9% | 16.4% | worse |
| Fair or poor health | 22.6% | 19.7–25.7% | 22.1% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 14.3% | 12.6–16.1% | 13.4% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 22.1% | 18.4–26.1% | 17.9% | worse |
| Housing insecurity | 20.1% | 17.3–23.5% | 14.9% | worse |
| Utility shut-off threat | 9.8% | 8.4–11.4% | 7.3% | worse |
| No reliable transportation | 12.5% | 10.8–14.6% | 9.3% | worse |
| Receive SNAP | 19% | 15.7–22.8% | 15.6% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.1% | 27.8–34.6% | 30.4% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 13.7% | 11.9–15.7% | 13.8% | |
| Thinking or memory | 16.7% | 14.6–19.1% | 14.6% | |
| Hearing | 6% | 5.4–6.8% | 5.9% | |
| Vision | 6.2% | 5.5–7.1% | 5.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.8% | 3.3–4.3% | 3.9% | |
| Errands alone | 9% | 7.8–10.4% | 8.1% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.