Hercules Village · Photo: Sanfranman59 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Hercules is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Hercules beats California on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hercules. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hercules
Against towns with similar incomes, Hercules’ lead shrinks
Hercules is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, but 52% of the 4,620 towns with similar household incomes ($97K–$162K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Hercules keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (66.9% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (88.6% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Hercules adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Hercules is insured
Only 6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. Checkups ↓
Hercules is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A− tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Pinole (B+). Around town ↓
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 Hercules’ likely range.
What’s behind Hercules’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hercules is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #225 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 96% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 45%).
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). Hercules’ median household income is $129,397; among the 4,620 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($97K–$162K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hercules adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Hercules adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Hercules and the towns around it
Hercules has the best Health Grade of the 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Out of every 100 Hercules adults…
Hercules runs below CA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hercules
No hospital or community health center in Hercules 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 Hercules; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
How Hercules adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hercules does better than California.
4 in 10 Hercules 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hercules adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hercules
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hercules is better than California on 19 and worse on 0; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Hercules’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hercules | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%15–19.1 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 13.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.2–15.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.5%20.5–28.6 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.8–14.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%28.3–34.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%33.7–40.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.8%17.6–22.2 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.3–5.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.9%3.4–4.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.2%5.8–8.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.2%7–9.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%20.5–27.1 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%10.4–14.7 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%32.4–42 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%5.1–7 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.3%70.9–77.4 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.9%63.7–69.9 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%87.1–90 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.5%71.4–77.5 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63%58.4–67.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%70.3–82.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.8%13.5–18.1 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 36.1%32.1–40.4 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.5%25.2–32.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.9%11.1–14.9 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%9.3–12.3 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6.2–7.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%8.7–11.5 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.1%21.1–27.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.2%9.7–12.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.8–4.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.4–6.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%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 Hercules
Is Hercules a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hercules is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #225 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 52%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hercules?
CDC estimates 24.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.5% and 28.6%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hercules?
Sutter Solano Medical Center in Vallejo, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Hercules’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hercules have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–7%), 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 Hercules 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 Hercules.
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.