Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Denair is healthier than 45%
Denair differs from California on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Denair. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Denair
Binge drinking is the habit Denair doesn’t win on
18.7% of adults binge drink, vs 15.3% across California. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Denair’s lead shrinks
Denair is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but 45% of the 8,766 towns with similar household incomes ($74K–$123K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity and cancer run high in Denair
1 in 3 adults have obesity (34.1%), vs 27.8% across California. 1 in 14 adults have had cancer (7.4%), vs 6.4% across California. Conditions ↓
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 Denair’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Denair’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Denair is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #422 of 847 in California. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 84% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Denair’s median household income is $98,750; among the 8,766 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$123K), it’s healthier than 45%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Denair adults…
Denair runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Denair residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Denair
No hospital or community health center in Denair 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 Denair; ≈ 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 Denair adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Denair adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Denair 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.
12.7% of Denair adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Denair and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denair | B | 34.1% | 9.7% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Denair adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Denair
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Denair is better than California on 2 and worse on 3; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Denair’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Denair | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%17.5–23.1 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.1–15.7 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16–20.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%28.2–40.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.4–11.2 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.2%26.7–33.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%30.5–38.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.6%20.8–26.5 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.6 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.7%8.6–13.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%10–14.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.1%20.2–28.3 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%15.6–22.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3%28.1–39 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%7.8–11.7 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.8%67.8–75.7 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.9%62.6–69.2 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.4–87.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.8%66.2–73.1 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%56.6–66.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%69.4–82.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.8–25.5 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%28.8–38.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%22–29.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%11.7–16.7 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.9%11–15.1 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.7–7.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.1–9.5 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.7%10.7–15.1 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%27.7–36 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.6–15.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13.1–17 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7–9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–4 | 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 Denair
Is Denair a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Denair is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #422 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 Denair?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.2% and 40.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Denair?
Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Denair’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Denair have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–11.7%), 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 Denair 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 Denair.
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.