Photo: Tori Sloane · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Oxnard is healthier than 21%
Oxnard differs from California on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oxnard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oxnard
Making ends meet is harder in Oxnard
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.6%), vs 17.9% across California. Housing insecurity (22.1% vs 14.9%) and no reliable transportation (13% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 22.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Oxnard has no health insurance
19.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. Checkups ↓
Oxnard trails towns with similar incomes
Oxnard is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, and only 21% of the 9,147 towns with similar household incomes ($72K–$120K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Oxnard has a top-rated hospital
St. Johns Regional Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in Oxnard
Oxnard runs below California on cancer (4.8% vs 6.4%) and arthritis (17.6% vs 20.8%). Conditions ↓
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 Oxnard’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Oxnard’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oxnard is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, #593 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 88% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Oxnard’s median household income is $96,212; among the 9,147 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 21%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Oxnard compares well: arthritis, 17.6% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
At 199,651 residents, Oxnard is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.1% of Oxnard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oxnard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Oxnard
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Oxnard, 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 Oxnard; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Oxnard adults…
Oxnard runs below CA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Oxnard residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
27 miles of trails across 50 parks and preserves
How Oxnard adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
4 in 10 Oxnard 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.
Oxnard and the towns around it
Oxnard’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard | C+ | 28.4% | 12.8% | 12% | CDC place |
| Channel Islands Beach | A | 24.4% | 10.4% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| El Rio | C | 30.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Port Hueneme | B− | 27.7% | 11.8% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura) | B+ | 25.9% | 10.8% | 10.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oxnard adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oxnard
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oxnard is better than California on 2 and worse on 11; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Oxnard’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oxnard | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.9%26.2–31.6 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.5–16.7 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%16–19.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.4%23.5–33.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11.3–14.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.7%25.7–31.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%30.6–37.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 17.6%15.5–19.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%10.1–14.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%10.5–13.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.8%26.9–34.7 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.1–18.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%31.8–41.5 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.2%17.1–21.4 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70%66.3–73.6 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.8%51.5–58 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.4%80.5–84.2 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.9%63.6–70.1 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.7%50.2–59.3 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%66.3–79.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.8%17.1–22.6 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.9%32.4–41.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.6%25–32.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.6%23.7–29.5 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.1%19.5–24.6 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13%11.6–14.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.1%19.7–24.4 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.7%31.1–38.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.8–17.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%16–19.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%7.2–8.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 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 Oxnard
Is Oxnard a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oxnard is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #593 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 Oxnard?
CDC estimates 28.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.5% and 33.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oxnard?
St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Oxnard’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oxnard have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.1–21.4%), 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 Oxnard 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 Oxnard.
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.