Where Pasatiempo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pasatiempo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pasatiempo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pasatiempo
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Pasatiempo
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), about twice the California rate. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.8%), vs 20.8% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Pasatiempo runs above California on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Pasatiempo keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.8% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (73.1% vs 62.8%). Checkups ↓
Pasatiempo is an active town
Only 16.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% 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 Pasatiempo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pasatiempo adults…
Pasatiempo runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Pasatiempo is an older town: 37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Pasatiempo as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pasatiempo 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.
4.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Pasatiempo
No hospital or community health center in Pasatiempo 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 Pasatiempo; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Pasatiempo adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Pasatiempo does better than California.
3 in 10 Pasatiempo 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.
5.7% of Pasatiempo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Pasatiempo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | A− | 24.5% | 8% | 9.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pasatiempo adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pasatiempo
Why doesn’t Pasatiempo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pasatiempo.
What hospital is closest to Pasatiempo?
Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Pasatiempo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pasatiempo?
13 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North County Mental Health in Santa Cruz, 0.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pasatiempo.
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. 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.