Powerhouse, The · Photo: mountmonty · CC BY-SA 3.0More adults with frequent mental distress in California Polytechnic State University than in almost every U.S. town
California Polytechnic State University differs from California State on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for California Polytechnic State University. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in California Polytechnic State University
Mental distress runs high in California Polytechnic State University
1 in 3 adults are in frequent mental distress (32.2%), about twice the California State rate. Depression is above the state too: 33.7%, vs 20.1% across California State. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in California Polytechnic State University
1 in 4 adults lack reliable transportation (24.4%), more than twice the California State rate. Food insecurity (35.9% vs 17.9%) and utility shut-off threats (14.4% vs 7.3%) are higher too. 37.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in California Polytechnic State University
46.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California State. Among those 65 and older, 21.1% have lost all their teeth (California State 10.6%). Checkups ↓
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 State figure falls outside California Polytechnic State University’s likely range.
What’s behind California Polytechnic State University’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, California Polytechnic State University is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #417 of 847 in California State. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
How California Polytechnic State University adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, California Polytechnic State University runs above California State.
1 in 2 California Polytechnic State University adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
37.8% of California Polytechnic State University adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California State.
Keeping up with care
Share of California Polytechnic State University adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California State.
Out of every 100 California Polytechnic State University adults…
California Polytechnic State University runs below CA on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 0% of California Polytechnic State University residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California State. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near California Polytechnic State University
No hospital or community health center in California Polytechnic State University 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 California Polytechnic State University; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with California State
Share of adults, with the California State figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
California Polytechnic State University and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University | B | 25% | 2.7% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| San Luis Obispo | B+ | 26.4% | 8.4% | 11% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of California Polytechnic State University adults live with a disability (California State 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for California Polytechnic State University
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, California Polytechnic State University is better than California State on 8 and worse on 16; on the rest, the California State figure falls inside California Polytechnic State University’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | California Polytechnic State University | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.5%21.6–27.7 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.2–14.4 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 32.2%29.1–35.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25%20.1–30.5 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 14.3%12.2–16.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 13.9%11.8–16.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 5.8%4.9–6.9 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.4%10.9–13.9 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 0.9%0.8–1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.5%1.3–1.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 0.9%0.8–1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.1%17.4–24.9 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.3–14.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24%20.1–28.4 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.5%16.3–23.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%30.4–43.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.5–12.1 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 59.5%54.6–64.3 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.6%42.7–50.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 55.3%51.2–59.3 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 21.1%18.2–24.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 43.1%37.8–48.3 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.4%56.2–73.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 33.7%29.7–38 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 48.5%43.1–54 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.8%25.8–34 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 35.9%30.7–40.6 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.3%18.1–24.4 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.4%12.2–16.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 24.4%21.2–27.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 37.8%32.3–42.3 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.3%35.6–45 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.3%5.4–7.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 31.4%28.2–34.5 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.5%3.1–4 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 8%7.1–8.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 17%15–18.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.4 | 3.9% | 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 California State figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in California Polytechnic State University
Is California Polytechnic State University a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, California Polytechnic State University is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: B for health, #417 of 847 in California State. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in California Polytechnic State University?
CDC estimates 25% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.1% and 30.5%, against 27.8% across California State and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to California Polytechnic State University?
Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, 1.1 miles in a straight line from California Polytechnic State University’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in California Polytechnic State University have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.5–12.1%), against 10.6% across California State.
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 California Polytechnic State University more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in California Polytechnic State University.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California State 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.