William T. Hendrick House · Photo: Sanfranman59 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Pacheco is healthier than 44%
Pacheco differs from California on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pacheco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pacheco
Against towns with similar incomes, Pacheco’s lead shrinks
Pacheco is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, but 44% of the 8,407 towns with similar household incomes ($76K–$127K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Pacheco
1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.5%), vs 6.4% across California. 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 Pacheco’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Pacheco’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pacheco is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, #412 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 84% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 38%).
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). Pacheco’s median household income is $101,210; among the 8,407 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$127K), it’s healthier than 44%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Pacheco adults…
Pacheco runs above CA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pacheco
No hospital or community health center in Pacheco 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 Pacheco; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Pacheco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Pacheco adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Pacheco 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.
12.9% of Pacheco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Pacheco and the towns around it
Pacheco’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacheco | B | 29.8% | 11.4% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Pleasant Hill | A | 26.5% | 9.4% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Martinez | A | 28.2% | 9.8% | 9.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pacheco adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pacheco
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pacheco is better than California on 4 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Pacheco’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pacheco | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.9%18.3–23.6 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.1–18.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.8%25–34.6 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%10–12.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.6%28.4–34.7 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%33.1–40.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.7%21.1–26.2 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%5.1–6.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.7–11.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.1%9.4–13 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.4%21.9–29.1 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.5–18.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%30–39.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%7.7–11.3 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.5%67.8–74.9 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.7%63.6–69.7 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.7–88.2 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.3%68.8–75.3 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%59.6–68.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%68.3–81.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.6–24.4 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%31.6–40 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%22.1–28.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.8%12.5–17.3 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.7%10.8–14.8 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.2–9.5 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.9%10.9–15.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30%26.5–33.5 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%12.1–15.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.5–16 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 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 Pacheco
Is Pacheco a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pacheco is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #412 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 Pacheco?
CDC estimates 29.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 34.6%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pacheco?
John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus in Concord, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Pacheco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pacheco have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–11.3%), 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 Pacheco 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 Pacheco.
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.