Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Morada is healthier than 21%
Morada differs from California on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morada. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morada
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Morada
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.6% across California. Cancer is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 6.4% across California. In all, Morada runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Morada trails towns with similar incomes
Morada is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, and only 21% of the 9,040 towns with similar household incomes ($73K–$121K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Morada, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Morada
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.8%), 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 Morada’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Morada’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morada is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, #584 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 80% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Morada’s median household income is $96,896; among the 9,040 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$121K), it’s healthier than 21%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Morada compares well: binge drinking, 12.4% (U.S. 15.4%).
Out of every 100 Morada adults…
Morada runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Morada is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Morada as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Morada 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.
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Care in and near Morada
No hospital or community health center in Morada 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 Morada; ≈ 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 Morada adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Morada does better than California.
1 in 3 Morada 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.
16.4% of Morada adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Morada 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Morada adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Morada
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Morada is better than California on 6 and worse on 11; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Morada’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Morada | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.4%22.3–28.7 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.1–18.1 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.3–18.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31%25.7–36.5 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.8–16.7 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.2%34.3–42 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%35.7–43.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 29%25.9–32.1 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%7.1–9.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.2–12.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%11.6–16.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.4%22.5–30.6 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%10.3–14.7 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%30.8–40.8 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%7.9–11.1 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%72–78.6 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.4%56.7–63.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.8–88.9 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.5–80.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%56.2–65.9 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%65–79.7 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.6%17.7–23.6 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%28–36.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22.2–29.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.1%14.5–19.7 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.7%10.9–14.6 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.4%13.8–19 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.5%32.4–40.8 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.2%16.8–21.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13.2–16.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%6–7.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.5–11 | 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 Morada
Is Morada a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morada is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #584 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 Morada?
CDC estimates 31% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.7% and 36.5%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Morada?
St. Joseph's Medical Center of Stockton in Stockton, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Morada’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Morada have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–11.1%), 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 Morada 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 Morada.
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.