Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Houstontech assumed (based on copyright claims). · Public domainOn CDC estimates, El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) differs from California on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles). How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)
Cancer and COPD run high in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.3%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.2%), vs 5.1% across California. In all, El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) runs above California on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) has a community health center but no hospital
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Adventist Health Twin Cities in Templeton, 6.4 miles away. 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 El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #419 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 87% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health 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). El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)’s median household income is $92,228; among the 9,676 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) adults…
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) runs above CA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)
1 community health center in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), 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 El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles); ≈ 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.
36 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) 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.
15.7% of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | B | 28.9% | 10.9% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Templeton | A | 25.7% | 9.3% | 9.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is better than California on 1 and worse on 5; on the rest, the California figure falls inside El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%19.4–24.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.8–16.2 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.4–19.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.9%23.4–34.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.5–12.4 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.6%29–36.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%30.7–38.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.4%21.7–27.2 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.4 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.2–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%9.1–13.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.4–13.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.3%19.7–27 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.3–18.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.5%26.9–38.4 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%9.2–12.3 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.6%67.8–75.3 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.6%61.1–68 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%84–87.3 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.2%68–74.3 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%57.6–67.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%67–81.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%19.7–26.3 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%30.3–39.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.4–29.5 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.9%14.8–19.3 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12.4–16.1 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%8.1–10.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.7%13.8–17.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%27.6–35.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%13–16.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.7–17.1 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5.2–6.1 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 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 El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)
Is El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #419 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 53%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?
CDC estimates 28.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.4% and 34.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?
Adventist Health Twin Cities in Templeton, 6.4 miles in a straight line from El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–12.3%), 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 El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) 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 El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles).
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.