Photo: Pi.1415926535 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Davis is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Davis differs from California on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Davis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Davis
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Davis
Davis runs below California on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.8% vs 11.7%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.1%) and high blood pressure (24.1% vs 30.5%). Conditions ↓
Depression runs high in Davis
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.4%), vs 20.1% across California. Conditions ↓
Davis is an active town
Only 19.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Davis has a top-rated hospital
Sutter Davis Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Davis’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Davis’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Davis is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #180 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 98% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Davis’ median household income is $90,045; among the 9,935 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Davis adults…
Davis runs below CA on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
9.4 miles of trails across 34 parks and preserves
Care in and near Davis
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Davis, 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 Davis; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Davis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Davis adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Davis runs above California.
4 in 10 Davis 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.
12.6% of Davis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Davis and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis | A | 23.2% | 7.8% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| University of California-Davis | B | 24.4% | 3.1% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| El Macero | — | — | — | — |
El Macero: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Davis adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Davis
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Davis is better than California on 18 and worse on 3; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Davis’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Davis | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%14.9–19.1 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 13.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%16–20 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.2%18.1–29.2 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 24.1%21.2–27.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.5%26.1–33.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.8%15.8–20.1 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%4.1–5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%7.9–12.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.3%7.2–9.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.3%16.3–23 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.3–20.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.7%23.6–34.3 | 35.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%5.2–7 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.9%66.9–74.9 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.1%61.7–68.5 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.8%78.7–82.9 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.6%64.9–70.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%58.4–68.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%67.5–81.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%21.2–28.3 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.5%31.6–41.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.1–28.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.1%12.2–16.2 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%9.1–12.1 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.4–7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%8–10.1 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.6%11.1–14.3 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.3%23.8–31.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%13.2–16.3 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4.1–4.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%7.1–8.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 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 figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Davis
Is Davis a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Davis is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #180 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Davis?
CDC estimates 23.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.1% and 29.2%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Davis?
Sutter Davis Hospital in Davis, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Davis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Davis have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7%), 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 Davis more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Davis.
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.