Where Hickman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hickman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hickman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hickman
Binge drinking is the habit Hickman doesn’t win on
18.5% of adults binge drink, vs 15.3% across California. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Obesity runs high in Hickman
1 in 3 adults have obesity (34.9%), vs 27.8% 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 Hickman’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Hickman adults…
Hickman runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hickman
No hospital or community health center in Hickman 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 Hickman; ≈ 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 Hickman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Hickman adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hickman runs above California.
1 in 3 Hickman 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.
13.3% of Hickman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Hickman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hickman adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hickman
Why doesn’t Hickman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hickman.
What hospital is closest to Hickman?
Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Hickman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hickman?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Waterford Bentley St. Center in Waterford, 1.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hickman.
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. 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.