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Weitchpec, CA Health Statistics
33.2% of adults have obesity and 13.0% have diabetes, among about 112 residents.
- Obesity
- 33.2%
- #467 of 1,545 · about the same
- Diabetes
- 13.0%
- #566 of 1,545 · +0.9 pts
- Smoking
- 18.7%
- +5.9 pts
- Uninsured (18-64)
- 6.9%
- -4.2 pts
How it compares
Largest differences from the U.S. average
Higher than the U.S.
- Lack of transportation16.2% vs 8.5%
- Received SNAP23.3% vs 12.8%
- Food insecurity25.1% vs 15.9%
Lower than the U.S.
- Uninsured (18-64)6.9% vs 11.1%
- Cancer5.9% vs 7.7%
- High cholesterol31.0% vs 36.4%
Health measures
Weitchpec, CA compared with California and the U.S.
Health outcomes
| Adults with | Here | CA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2%about the same | 28.0% | 33.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.0%+0.9 pts | 11.7% | 12.1% |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%-3.0 pts | 30.5% | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol (among those screened) | 31.0%-5.4 pts | 35.4% | 36.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%+1.1 pts | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 4.0%+0.6 pts | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Current asthma | 13.1%+2.9 pts | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| COPD | 7.1%+0.6 pts | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 5.9%-1.8 pts | 6.4% | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 21.7%-3.5 pts | 20.8% | 25.2% |
| Depression | 26.7%+5.1 pts | 20.2% | 21.6% |
| All teeth lost (age 65+) | 12.2%about the same | 10.7% | 12.6% |
Health behaviors
| Adults with | Here | CA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current smoking | 18.7%+5.9 pts | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%+2.8 pts | 15.3% | 15.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 23.1%-2.1 pts | 24.7% | 25.2% |
| Short sleep (under 7 hours) | 40.8%+4.7 pts | 35.2% | 36.1% |
Prevention
| Adults with | Here | CA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance (age 18 to 64) | 6.9%-4.2 pts | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| Routine checkup in the past year | 68.6%-8.2 pts | 71.8% | 76.8% |
| Dental visit in the past year | 54.8%-6.9 pts | 62.7% | 61.7% |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (if high) | 68.0%-7.5 pts | 71.2% | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 78.7%-7.5 pts | 85.3% | 86.2% |
| Colorectal cancer screening (age 45 to 75) | 62.6%-1.1 pts | 57.4% | 63.7% |
| Mammogram in the past 2 years (women 50 to 74) | 74.4%-1.7 pts | 75.7% | 76.1% |
Share of adults (18 and older unless noted), crude prevalence. Differences are compared with the U.S.; green is better than the national rate, red is worse. These are model-based estimates, not counts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the obesity rate in Weitchpec, CA?
- About 33.2% of adults in Weitchpec, CA have obesity, compared with 28.0% in California and 33.3% nationwide. That ranks #467 of 1,545 cities and towns in California.
- How common is diabetes in Weitchpec, CA?
- About 13.0% of adults have diagnosed diabetes (California 11.7%, U.S. 12.1%).
- What share of adults smoke in Weitchpec, CA?
- About 18.7% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, compared with 12.8% nationwide.
- How accurate are these numbers?
- They are CDC model-based estimates built from national survey data and local population data, not counts from local health records. Small areas have wider margins of error.
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health · Last updated 12/01/2025 · 2025 release. Share of adults, crude prevalence.
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