San Gabriel Mission · Photo: Robert A. Estremo · CC BY-SA 2.0Fewer adults with obesity in San Gabriel than in almost every U.S. town
San Gabriel differs from California on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Gabriel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Gabriel
More San Gabriel adults lack emotional support
36.2% of adults lack social or emotional support, vs 28.6% across California. Loneliness is above the state too: 42.1%, vs 37.3% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Obesity and depression are less common in San Gabriel
San Gabriel runs below California on five chronic conditions, most of all obesity (18.6% vs 27.8%), depression (14.6% vs 20.1%) and cancer (4.7% vs 6.4%). Conditions ↓
More San Gabriel adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.3%), vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
San Gabriel has a top-rated hospital
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Gabriel’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
What’s behind San Gabriel’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Gabriel is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #406 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than almost every U.S. town); diabetes pulls it down (better than 22%).
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 Gabriel’s median household income is $90,488; among the 9,888 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
How San Gabriel adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, San Gabriel runs above California.
2 in 5 San Gabriel 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.
Out of every 100 San Gabriel adults…
San Gabriel runs below CA on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
3.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near San Gabriel
1 hospital and 3 community health centers in San Gabriel, 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 Gabriel; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of San Gabriel 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.
14.7% of San Gabriel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
San Gabriel and the towns around it
San Gabriel’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel | B | 18.6% | 14.1% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| East San Gabriel | B+ | 19.5% | 13.3% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Rosemead | C+ | 20.3% | 17% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Alhambra | B+ | 20.4% | 13.6% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| San Marino | A+ | 14.8% | 11% | 5% | CDC place |
| Temple City | B+ | 18.1% | 13.4% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Monterey Park | B− | 18.9% | 16.2% | 11.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of San Gabriel adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for San Gabriel
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, San Gabriel is better than California on 11 and worse on 7; on the rest, the California figure falls inside San Gabriel’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | San Gabriel | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%20.6–24.5 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.6–13.9 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.5–14.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 18.6%16.6–20.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.8–15.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%28.1–32.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%38.2–42.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 18%16.6–19.6 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.7%4.4–5.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%9–12.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.3%25.9–30.9 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9%33.9–39.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.4%71–75.6 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.9%55.3–60.2 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%84.1–86.9 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%72.3–77 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 50.7%47.2–53.9 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%68.6–78.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.6%13.2–16.1 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 42.1%39.4–45 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 36.2%33.6–39.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.8%17.8–22 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%12–14.9 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.6–6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.7%13.1–16.6 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.4%26.2–30.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%12.4–15 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11.5–13.8 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.3–6.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.6–8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 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 San Gabriel
Is San Gabriel a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Gabriel is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: B for health, #406 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in San Gabriel?
CDC estimates 18.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 16.6% and 20.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to San Gabriel?
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center in San Gabriel, 0.7 miles in a straight line from San Gabriel’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in San Gabriel have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–9.7%), 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 San Gabriel 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 San Gabriel.
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.