On CDC estimates, Del Rio is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Del Rio differs from California on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Del Rio. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Del Rio
Against towns with similar incomes, Del Rio’s lead shrinks
Del Rio is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, but 1% of the 436 towns with similar household incomes ($188K–$313K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Del Rio
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 6.4% across California. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.4%), vs 20.8% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.8%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Del Rio runs above California on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Del Rio, and more people treating it
35.6% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 76.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Del Rio keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (66.9% vs 62.8%). 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 Del Rio’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Del Rio’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Del Rio is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 85% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 57%.
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). Del Rio’s median household income is $250,001; among the 436 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($188K–$313K), it’s healthier than 1%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Del Rio adults…
Del Rio runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Del Rio adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Del Rio
No hospital or community health center in Del Rio 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 Del Rio; ≈ 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
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Del Rio adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Del Rio does better than California.
1 in 3 Del Rio 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.
8.9% of Del Rio adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Del Rio and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio | B+ | 30.3% | 11.6% | 10.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Del Rio adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Del Rio
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Del Rio is better than California on 12 and worse on 5; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Del Rio’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Del Rio | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%15.9–22.2 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.8–15.8 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.3–17.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%24.8–36.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10–13.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%31.8–39.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.1%35.9–44.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.2–31.9 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–11.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6–7.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.1%5–7.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.8%5.4–8.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.5–12.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.4%19.6–27.8 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.5–17.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%27.6–38.5 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.7–7.3 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.7–80.5 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.9%63.6–70.1 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88–91.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.1–79.9 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%60.9–70.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%74.2–86 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.4%16.5–22.6 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.4%26.8–36.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.3–28.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.2%8.3–12.5 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.3–10.4 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.5%3.8–5.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.2–7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.1–10.9 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.8%26.6–35.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.4–17.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.4–14 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.1–8.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.7–5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6–8.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–4 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Del Rio
Is Del Rio a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Del Rio is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Del Rio?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.8% and 36.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Del Rio?
Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Del Rio’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Del Rio have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–7.3%), 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 Del Rio more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Del Rio.
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.