Photo: Frank Schulenburg · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Marin City is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns
Marin City differs from California on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marin City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marin City
Making ends meet is harder in Marin City
1 in 9 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (10.8%), vs 7.3% across California. Food insecurity (21.5% vs 17.9%) and no reliable transportation (11.6% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 23% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Marin City
1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.3%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 27 adults have had a stroke (3.7%), vs 3.1% across California. In all, Marin City runs above California on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Marin City
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (13.3%), 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 Marin City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Marin City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marin City is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, #532 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 92% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Marin City’s median household income is $68,846; among the 10,431 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 63%, about where its income would put it.
Where Marin City compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 8.2% (U.S. 11%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23% of Marin City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 Marin City adults…
Marin City runs above CA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Marin City
1 community health center in Marin City, 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 Marin City; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marin City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Marin City adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Marin City 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.
Marin City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marin City | B− | 26.9% | 12.6% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | A+ | 20.1% | 8.6% | 7.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marin City adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Marin City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Marin City is better than California on 2 and worse on 7; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Marin City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Marin City | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.9%20.7–27.1 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.5–16.1 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.2–20.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.9%20.9–33.2 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%10.9–14.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.7%29.9–37.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.6%29.5–37.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23%20.1–25.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.7–7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%8.9–13.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11–15.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.6%21.3–30 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.8–17.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%29.9–41.8 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.7–9.9 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.9%67.8–75.7 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.5%60.8–67.9 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.1–86.9 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.6%69.3–75.5 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%58.7–68.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%70.8–84 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%18.7–25.3 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%29.7–39.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.9%24.1–31.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.5%18.2–25.1 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.5%14.9–20.2 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.8%9.2–12.5 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%10–13.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23%19.5–26.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.6%28.2–36.8 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.5%13.4–17.7 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%13.8–18 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.4–11 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 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 Marin City
Is Marin City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marin City is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #532 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Marin City?
CDC estimates 26.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.9% and 33.2%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Marin City?
Marinhealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Marin City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Marin City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9.9%), 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 Marin City 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 Marin City.
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.