Photo: Public domain · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Patterson is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns
Patterson differs from California on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Patterson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Patterson
Making ends meet is harder in Patterson
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.8%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (10.1% vs 7.3%) and housing insecurity (20.5% vs 14.9%) are higher too. 20.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Patterson adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.5%), vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Patterson trails towns with similar incomes
Patterson is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, and only 14% of the 9,490 towns with similar household incomes ($70K–$117K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
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 Patterson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Patterson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Patterson is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #637 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 68% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Patterson’s median household income is $93,650; among the 9,490 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$117K), it’s healthier than 14%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Patterson compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.9% of Patterson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
3.4 miles of trails across 22 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Patterson adults…
Patterson runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Patterson residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Patterson
1 community health center in Patterson, 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 Patterson; ≈ 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 Patterson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Patterson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Patterson runs above California.
4 in 10 Patterson 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.
Patterson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson | C | 37% | 11.9% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Patterson adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Patterson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Patterson is better than California on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Patterson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Patterson | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.4%23.5–29.3 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.6–17.1 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.7–21 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%30.7–43.5 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.4–13.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30%26.6–33.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.2%29.4–37.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.3%17.9–22.9 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–5.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%4.5–5.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%10.9–16 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11.2–14.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.5%27.3–35.9 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.3–20.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%31.4–43.1 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.1%13.8–18.6 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.9%65.9–73.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.9%53.3–60.5 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80.4–84.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.6%64.2–70.9 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55%50.1–60.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%68.5–82.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.6%16.7–22.8 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.6%31.6–41.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.5%26.5–34.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.8%20.8–27 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.5%18–23.1 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%10.8–13.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.9%18.3–23.5 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.4%31.4–39.6 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.5%13.7–17.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.4%15.6–19.4 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5–6.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.5–7.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.4–10.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–5 | 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 Patterson
Is Patterson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Patterson is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #637 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Patterson?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 43.5%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Patterson?
Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Patterson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Patterson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.8–18.6%), 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 Patterson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Patterson.
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.