American River Grange Hall No. 172 · Photo: Asilvero · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Rancho Cordova is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
Rancho Cordova differs from California on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rancho Cordova. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rancho Cordova
Depression is more common in Rancho Cordova
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.8%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.4%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Rancho Cordova is an active town
Only 20.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. The town has 28 miles of trails across 28 parks and preserves. 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 Rancho Cordova’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Rancho Cordova’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rancho Cordova is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #397 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 84% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Rancho Cordova’s median household income is $89,585; among the 9,988 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$112K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
How Rancho Cordova adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Rancho Cordova runs above California.
2 in 5 Rancho Cordova 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
28 miles of trails across 28 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Rancho Cordova adults…
Rancho Cordova runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Rancho Cordova residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Rancho Cordova
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Rancho Cordova, 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 Rancho Cordova; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rancho Cordova 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.
16.3% of Rancho Cordova adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Rancho Cordova and the towns around it
Rancho Cordova’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cordova | B+ | 29.8% | 10.3% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Carmichael | B+ | 29.3% | 10.6% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Mather | A− | 28.3% | 8.8% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Fair Oaks | A− | 27.7% | 10.2% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| La Riviera | B+ | 29.7% | 9.9% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Gold River | A | 24.1% | 10.8% | 7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rancho Cordova adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rancho Cordova
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rancho Cordova is better than California on 3 and worse on 3; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Rancho Cordova’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rancho Cordova | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.4%19.2–23.6 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12–15 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.5–20.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.8%25.2–34.5 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%9–11.6 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.3%26.2–32.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.4%29.1–35.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.2%19.8–24.6 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.7–6.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–5.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%5–6.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.2–13.7 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.7–14 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.7%17.7–23.7 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.8–17.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%34.4–42.9 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%7.3–9.5 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.3%65.6–72.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.9%58.7–64.9 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.7–86.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.7%66.4–72.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.8%56.3–64.9 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%66–79 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.8–26.9 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 39.5%35–43.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.6%25.1–32.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.2%14.1–18.3 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%12.6–16.3 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%6.9–9 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.4–10.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.3%14.3–18.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.1%26.9–33.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%12–15 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.8–17 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.2 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 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 Rancho Cordova
Is Rancho Cordova a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rancho Cordova is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #397 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rancho Cordova?
CDC estimates 29.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.2% and 34.5%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rancho Cordova?
Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Rancho Cordova’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rancho Cordova have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–9.5%), 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 Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova.
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.