Photo: LTSIERRA at English Wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Oakdale is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns
Oakdale trails California on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oakdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oakdale
COPD, obesity and arthritis run high in Oakdale
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.7%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 3 adults have obesity (35.2%), vs 27.8% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 25.7%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Oakdale runs above California on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Oakdale
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.5%), 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 Oakdale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Oakdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oakdale is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, #577 of 847 in California. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 70% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Oakdale’s median household income is $83,091; among the 10,520 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$104K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Oakdale adults…
Oakdale runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Oakdale residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Care in and near Oakdale
1 hospital in Oakdale, 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 Oakdale; ≈ 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 Oakdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Oakdale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Oakdale runs above California.
1 in 3 Oakdale 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.
15.7% of Oakdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Oakdale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale | C+ | 35.2% | 10.8% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| East Oakdale | B | 32.9% | 12.1% | 11.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oakdale adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oakdale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oakdale is better than California on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Oakdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oakdale | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%20–25.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.5–17 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%17.1–21.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%29.2–41.6 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.4–12.4 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%28.9–36.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%31.5–39.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.7%22.9–28.6 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.4–12.7 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.6–15.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%22.8–30.7 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%14.7–21 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%28.9–40.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%8.3–11.3 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.4%68.5–76.1 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.8%58.3–65.3 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.8–86.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.2%67.9–74.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.7%55.8–65.7 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%69.2–82.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%19.7–26.4 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%29.2–38.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.8%22.4–29.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16%13.8–18.3 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.9%12.1–15.8 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.7%13.5–18 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.9%31–38.9 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.8–17.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.5–18.1 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 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 Oakdale
Is Oakdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oakdale is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #577 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oakdale?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 41.6%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oakdale?
Oak Valley Hospital District in Oakdale, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Oakdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oakdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–11.3%), 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 Oakdale 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 Oakdale.
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.