Photo: Cbl62 at English Wikipedia (Original text: Cbl62) · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, San Fernando is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns
San Fernando differs from California on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Fernando. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Fernando
Making ends meet is harder in San Fernando
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28%), vs 17.9% across California. Housing insecurity (23.8% vs 14.9%) and no reliable transportation (12.8% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 21.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in San Fernando has no health insurance
20.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. Checkups ↓
San Fernando is behind on routine checkups
It trails California on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (68% vs 71.9%), dentist visits (54.2% vs 62.8%), cholesterol checks (82.2% vs 85.4%) and colon screening (48.5% vs 57.5%). Checkups ↓
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 San Fernando’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B.
What’s behind San Fernando’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Fernando is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, #592 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 85% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). San Fernando’s median household income is $83,024; among the 10,526 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$104K), it’s healthier than 33%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where San Fernando compares well: high blood pressure, 27.3% (U.S. 34.4%); arthritis, 17.2% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.2% (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.
21.9% of San Fernando adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Keeping up with care
Share of San Fernando adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 San Fernando adults…
San Fernando runs below CA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near San Fernando
2 community health centers in San Fernando, 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 San Fernando; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How San Fernando adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, San Fernando runs above California.
4 in 10 San Fernando 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.
San Fernando and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Fernando | C+ | 29.4% | 13% | 11.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of San Fernando adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for San Fernando
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, San Fernando is better than California on 5 and worse on 15; on the rest, the California figure falls inside San Fernando’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | San Fernando | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.4%26.9–32.2 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.4–17.4 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.5–18.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.4%26.5–32.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.7–14.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 27.3%25.3–29.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%33–37.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 17.2%15.7–18.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.6–4.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%9.1–13.2 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.7–12.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.2%28.2–34.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%14.4–18.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%34.1–39.9 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.5%17.5–23.3 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 68%65.3–70.5 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.2%51.4–56.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.2%80.2–84 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.7%64.9–70.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 48.5%44.9–51.8 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%69.7–79.3 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.6%16.7–20.5 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 43.1%40.2–46 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34%31.2–36.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28%25–31.2 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.8%21.4–26.5 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.8%11.4–14.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.9%19.3–24.6 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%32.5–38.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%14.3–17.5 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%16.5–20.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.2%7.4–9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.5–5.6 | 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 San Fernando
Is San Fernando a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Fernando is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #592 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 33%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in San Fernando?
CDC estimates 29.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.5% and 32.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to San Fernando?
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, 2.0 miles in a straight line from San Fernando’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in San Fernando have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.5–23.3%), 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 San Fernando more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Fernando.
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.