Photo: Tommaso Trentani · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Ripon is healthier than 28%
Ripon differs from California on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ripon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ripon
Against towns with similar incomes, Ripon’s lead shrinks
Ripon is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, but 28% of the 4,218 towns with similar household incomes ($100K–$167K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Ripon
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.2%), vs 6.4% across California. Conditions ↓
Fewer Ripon adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Ripon is an active town
Only 20.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. The town has 11 miles of trails across 8 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 Ripon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Ripon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ripon is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, #316 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 48%).
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). Ripon’s median household income is $133,380; among the 4,218 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($100K–$167K), it’s healthier than 28%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Ripon adults…
Ripon runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.4% of Ripon 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.
11 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Care in and near Ripon
No hospital or community health center in Ripon 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 Ripon; ≈ 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 Ripon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Ripon adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ripon does better than California.
1 in 3 Ripon 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.
Ripon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon | B+ | 29.7% | 10.1% | 11.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ripon adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ripon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ripon is better than California on 9 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Ripon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ripon | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%17–22 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.8–14.9 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.3–19.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.7%24.6–35.1 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.2%27–33.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%30.5–37.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.5%20.9–26.2 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.4 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%5–6.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.3–12.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%9.8–13.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%17.1–23.7 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.4–18.8 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%30.3–40.3 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.5–9 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.4%68.8–75.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.3%61.6–68.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%85–88.2 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.2%68.9–75.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.2%56–65.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%68.2–82 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.5–25.7 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.7–37.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.3–28 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.8%10.9–14.9 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%9.9–13.3 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.4%9.7–13.4 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.6%26.9–34.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%11.9–15.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.6–16 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7–8.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 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 Ripon
Is Ripon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ripon is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #316 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 Ripon?
CDC estimates 29.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.6% and 35.1%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ripon?
Doctors Hospital of Manteca in Manteca, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Ripon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ripon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9%), 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 Ripon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ripon.
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.