Photo: Ryanx7 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hughson is healthier than 26%
Hughson trails California on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hughson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hughson
Hughson trails towns with similar incomes
Hughson is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, and only 26% of the 9,792 towns with similar household incomes ($69K–$114K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Obesity runs high in Hughson
1 in 3 adults have obesity (35.3%), vs 27.8% across California. Conditions ↓
Hughson has a community health center but no hospital
Livingston Community Health is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, 6.5 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 Hughson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Hughson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hughson is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, #579 of 847 in California. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 71% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Hughson’s median household income is $91,557; among the 9,792 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$114K), it’s healthier than 26%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Hughson adults…
Hughson runs above CA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hughson
1 community health center in Hughson, 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 Hughson; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Hughson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Hughson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hughson runs above California.
1 in 3 Hughson 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.
17% of Hughson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Hughson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughson | C+ | 35.3% | 10.7% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hughson adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hughson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hughson is better than California on 0 and worse on 4; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Hughson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hughson | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%20.7–26.9 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.2–17.1 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.7–21 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.3%29.4–41.9 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.3–12.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.3%27.9–34.9 | 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 | 23.8%21.1–26.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.4–12.9 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%10.9–15 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.2%24–32.7 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.6–20.8 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%29.5–40.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.7%10.3–15.5 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.5%67.7–75.4 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.6%56.1–63.1 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%81.9–86.2 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70%66.7–73.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.6%50.8–60.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%68.7–82.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.5–25 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%29.8–39.4 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%23.1–30.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.4%15.4–21.5 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.1%13.7–18.5 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.1–9.5 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%8.7–11.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17%14.3–19.9 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%31.1–39.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%13.5–17.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.6–18.8 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 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 Hughson
Is Hughson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hughson is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #579 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 Hughson?
CDC estimates 35.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 41.9%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hughson?
Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Hughson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hughson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–15.5%), 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 Hughson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hughson.
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.