Where Cressey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cressey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cressey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cressey
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Cressey
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Cressey runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Cressey adults get no exercise
36.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Cressey
52.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 20.2% have lost all their teeth (California 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 figure falls outside Cressey’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cressey adults…
Cressey runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cressey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Cressey
No hospital or community health center in Cressey 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 Cressey; ≈ 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 Cressey adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cressey runs above California.
2 in 5 Cressey 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.
28.7% of Cressey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Cressey and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cressey adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Cressey
Why doesn’t Cressey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cressey.
What hospital is closest to Cressey?
Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Cressey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cressey?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Castle Family Health Center at Winton in Winton, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cressey.
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.