On CDC estimates, Hilmar-Irwin is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns
Hilmar-Irwin trails California on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hilmar-Irwin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hilmar-Irwin
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hilmar-Irwin
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Hilmar-Irwin runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Hilmar-Irwin
56.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 20.2% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Hilmar-Irwin
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
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 Hilmar-Irwin’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Hilmar-Irwin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hilmar-Irwin is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns, #664 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 74% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Hilmar-Irwin’s median household income is $79,948; among the 10,755 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 19%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Hilmar-Irwin adults…
Hilmar-Irwin runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hilmar-Irwin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
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.
Care in and near Hilmar-Irwin
1 community health center in Hilmar-Irwin, 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 Hilmar-Irwin; ≈ 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).
How Hilmar-Irwin adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hilmar-Irwin runs above California.
2 in 5 Hilmar-Irwin 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.
19.6% of Hilmar-Irwin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Hilmar-Irwin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilmar-Irwin | C | 32.4% | 11.9% | 16.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hilmar-Irwin adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hilmar-Irwin
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hilmar-Irwin is better than California on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Hilmar-Irwin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hilmar-Irwin | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26%22.6–29.6 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.6–18.8 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%18–22.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.4%25.7–39.9 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.2–13.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.6%30.6–38.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.6–42.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.6%23.5–29.9 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.4–9.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.2%16.8–24.2 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.6%14.2–19.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.6%24–33.5 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%13.9–20.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%29.8–42.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.6–12.2 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.5%67.5–75.5 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.7%53–60.5 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.3–85.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72%68.6–75.1 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.5%52.1–63.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.4%58.5–75.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%22.1–29.7 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38.2%32.8–43.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.5%23.8–31.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.5%16.7–22.8 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.3%13.3–17.8 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.4–9.8 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%9–11.8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.6%16.8–22.9 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36%31.5–40.8 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.2–20.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.7%16.4–21.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11%9.6–12.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.4–5.6 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Hilmar-Irwin
Is Hilmar-Irwin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hilmar-Irwin is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #664 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 19%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hilmar-Irwin?
CDC estimates 32.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.7% and 39.9%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hilmar-Irwin?
Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Hilmar-Irwin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hilmar-Irwin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–12.2%), 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 Hilmar-Irwin more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hilmar-Irwin.
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.