Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Pepperdine University is healthier than 19%
Pepperdine University differs from California on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pepperdine University. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pepperdine University
Binge drinking is the habit Pepperdine University doesn’t win on
21.9% of adults binge drink, vs 15.3% across California, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Loneliness runs high in Pepperdine University
1 in 2 adults feel lonely (52%), vs 37.3% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 22.1%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Pepperdine University’s lead shrinks
Pepperdine University is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, but 19% of the 963 towns with similar household incomes ($150K–$249K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University runs below California on nine chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (1.9% vs 11.7%), heart disease (1% vs 5.6%) and stroke (0.6% vs 3.1%). A young population is part of it: only 3% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%). 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 Pepperdine University’s likely range.
What’s behind Pepperdine University’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pepperdine University is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, #142 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Pepperdine University’s median household income is $199,432; among the 963 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($150K–$249K), it’s healthier than 19%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Pepperdine University adults…
Pepperdine University runs below CA on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 3% of Pepperdine University residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How Pepperdine University adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Pepperdine University runs above California.
1 in 2 Pepperdine University 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.
Care in and near Pepperdine University
No hospital or community health center in Pepperdine University 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 Pepperdine University; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pepperdine University adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Pepperdine University adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Pepperdine University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | A | 13.9% | 1.9% | 4.5% | CDC place |
| Malibu | A | 22.8% | 10.1% | 7.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pepperdine University adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pepperdine University
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pepperdine University is better than California on 21 and worse on 7; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Pepperdine University’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pepperdine University | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 9.7%7.9–11.5 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 6.7%5.6–7.8 | 13.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.1%18.7–25.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 13.9%12–15.9 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 1.9%1.7–2.2 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 9.3%8.4–10.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 15.9%14.6–17.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 5%4.5–5.5 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 1.6%1.4–1.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 1%0.9–1.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 1.4%1.1–1.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 0.6%0.6–0.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.9%6.4–9.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 4.5%3.4–5.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 11.6%9.3–14.1 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.9%19.6–24.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.3%28.5–33.9 | 35.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.7%2.8–4.7 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 63.8%60.6–66.7 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73%70.7–75 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 72.2%68.2–76 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 36.7%34.6–38.8 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%59.3–65.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%69.4–79.3 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%22.5–27.8 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 52%48.2–55.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.4%27.2–35.5 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%7.8–13 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%6.3–9.9 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.2%2.5–3.8 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.2–9.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.4%4.6–8.3 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22%18.2–25.5 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 2.9%2.5–3.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.9%13.4–19.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 1.9%1.6–2.2 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.3%1.9–2.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.1–7.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1%0.8–1.1 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Pepperdine University
Is Pepperdine University a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pepperdine University is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health, #142 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 Pepperdine University?
CDC estimates 13.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 12% and 15.9%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pepperdine University?
UCLA West Valley Medical Center in West Hills, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Pepperdine University’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pepperdine University have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.8–4.7%), 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 Pepperdine University more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pepperdine University.
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.