How healthy is Proberta?
Proberta differs from California on 16 of 40 measures. Where it trails the state most: more older adults who have lost all their teeth (20.2% vs 10.6%) and more adults with COPD (8.4% vs 5.1%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Proberta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Proberta
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Proberta
No hospital or community health center in Proberta 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 Proberta; ≈ 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 Proberta adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Proberta runs above California.
1 in 3 Proberta 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.
21.4% of Proberta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Out of every 100 Proberta adults…
Proberta runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Proberta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Proberta adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 865 people are less certain, so we show Proberta's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Proberta
| Measure | Proberta | Likely range | California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 33.7% | 29.9–37.7% | 30.5% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% | 31.4–39.7% | 35.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 31.6% | 24.4–39.6% | 27.8% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 26.8% | 23.9–30% | 20.8% | worse |
| Depression | 24.7% | 21.2–28.6% | 20.1% | worse |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 20.2% | 16.4–24.4% | 10.6% | worse |
| Asthma | 10.9% | 9.7–12.3% | 9.3% | worse |
| Cancer (not skin) | 8.3% | 7.4–9.2% | 6.4% | worse |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 11.2–14.8% | 11.7% | about the same |
| COPD | 8.4% | 7–9.9% | 5.1% | worse |
| Heart disease | 7.3% | 6.4–8.4% | 5.6% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.1% | 3.6–4.7% | 3.1% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4% | 11.7–17.3% | 10.9% | worse |
| Binge drink | 15.6% | 12.8–18.8% | 15.3% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 28.6% | 23.7–34% | 24.6% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9% | 28.2–42.4% | 35.1% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 71.4% | 67.2–75.4% | 71.9% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 54.5% | 50.4–58.5% | 62.8% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 82.6% | 80.1–85% | 85.4% | worse |
| Colon screening | 60.2% | 54.4–66% | 57.5% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 71.6% | 62.7–79.5% | 75.7% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 73.2% | 70.1–76% | 71.3% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 12.7% | 10–15.8% | 10.6% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 36.1% | 30.8–42.1% | 37.3% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 25.5% | 21.7–30.1% | 28.6% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 19.5% | 17.2–22.1% | 16.4% | worse |
| Fair or poor health | 27.3% | 23.5–31.4% | 22.1% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 16.9% | 14.8–19.3% | 13.4% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 21.5% | 17.8–25.8% | 17.9% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 16.5% | 14–19.5% | 14.9% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 9.2% | 7.8–10.8% | 7.3% | worse |
| No reliable transportation | 11.4% | 9.7–13.4% | 9.3% | worse |
| Receive SNAP | 21.4% | 17.7–25.7% | 15.6% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.1% | 32.2–42.5% | 30.4% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 18.6% | 16–21.6% | 13.8% | |
| Thinking or memory | 18.6% | 16.1–21.4% | 14.6% | |
| Hearing | 7.7% | 6.8–8.8% | 5.9% | |
| Vision | 7.4% | 6.4–8.4% | 5.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 5.3% | 4.5–6.2% | 3.9% | |
| Errands alone | 11.2% | 9.7–13% | 8.1% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Proberta door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the California figure falls inside it, we don’t call Proberta better or worse.
CDC publishes Proberta directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Proberta.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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. 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.