Photo: Pi.1415926535 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Antioch is healthier than 23%
Antioch differs from California on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Antioch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Antioch
Antioch trails towns with similar incomes
Antioch is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns, and only 23% of the 8,941 towns with similar household incomes ($73K–$122K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Antioch
1 in 10 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (9.6%), vs 7.3% across California. No reliable transportation (11.4% vs 9.3%) and housing insecurity (18% vs 14.9%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
More Antioch adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.7%), vs 24.6% across California. There are 35 miles of trails across 34 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. 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 California figure falls outside Antioch’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Antioch’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Antioch is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns, #565 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 74% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Antioch’s median household income is $97,465; among the 8,941 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 23%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Antioch compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.6% (U.S. 7.9%).
At 118,958 residents, Antioch is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.4% of Antioch 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.
35 miles of trails across 34 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Antioch adults…
Antioch runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Antioch
2 hospitals and 2 community health centers in Antioch, 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 Antioch; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Antioch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Antioch adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
2 in 5 Antioch 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.
Antioch and the towns around it
Antioch’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Antioch adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Antioch
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Antioch is better than California on 1 and worse on 6; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Antioch’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Antioch | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.5%21.1–26 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.6–15.7 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.4–20.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%28–37.9 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.5%11–14.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%29–35.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%31–37.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.3%19–23.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5–6.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.4%4.9–6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.4–14.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.5–13.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.7%25–32.3 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.8–17.8 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%34.5–44.3 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.9%67.2–74.3 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.1%56.7–63.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.8–86.2 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.6%67.4–73.6 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.9%55.1–64.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%67.8–80.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%17.6–23.1 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.5%34.3–42.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.1%25.7–32.6 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21%18.6–23.6 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18%16–20.3 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.6%8.4–10.9 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.4%17.3–21.6 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.6%28.1–35 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.8–16.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%14.2–17.5 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.8–6.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.4–10.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.7 | 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 Antioch
Is Antioch a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Antioch is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #565 of 847 in California. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Antioch?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28% and 37.9%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Antioch?
Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Antioch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Antioch have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–12.6%), 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 Antioch more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Antioch.
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.