Where San Geronimo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for San Geronimo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Geronimo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Geronimo
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in San Geronimo
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.8%), about twice the California rate. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.9%), vs 20.8% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, San Geronimo runs above California on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
San Geronimo keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.4% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (75.4% vs 62.8%). Checkups ↓
San Geronimo is an active town
Only 16.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. 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 San Geronimo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 San Geronimo adults…
San Geronimo runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of San Geronimo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
6.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near San Geronimo
No hospital or community health center in San Geronimo 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 San Geronimo; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How San Geronimo adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, San Geronimo does better than California.
1 in 4 San Geronimo 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of San Geronimo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
San Geronimo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodacre | A | 21.5% | 10.5% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| Lagunitas-Forest Knolls | A | 21.9% | 9.9% | 8.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of San Geronimo adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in San Geronimo
Why doesn’t San Geronimo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for San Geronimo.
What hospital is closest to San Geronimo?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital in San Rafael, 6.0 miles in a straight line from San Geronimo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near San Geronimo?
21 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mchwc Women's Health Clinic in San Rafael, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Geronimo.
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. 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.