Photo: sebi ryffel from Los Angeles · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, San Marino is healthier than 44%
San Marino differs from California on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 24 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Marino. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Marino
Against towns with similar incomes, San Marino’s lead shrinks
San Marino is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, but 44% of the 797 towns with similar household incomes ($161K–$268K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity and COPD are less common in San Marino
San Marino runs below California on six chronic conditions, most of all obesity (14.8% vs 27.8%), COPD (3% vs 5.1%) and depression (13.4% vs 20.1%). Conditions ↓
San Marino keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.4% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (75.3% vs 62.8%). Checkups ↓
Few San Marino adults smoke
5% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.9% 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 Marino’s likely range.
What’s behind San Marino’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Marino is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #62 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 67%.
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 Marino’s median household income is $214,167; among the 797 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($161K–$268K), it’s healthier than 44%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 San Marino adults…
San Marino runs below CA on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of San Marino 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.
9.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near San Marino
No hospital or community health center in San Marino 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 Marino; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How San Marino adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, San Marino does better than California.
1 in 3 San Marino 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.
4.2% of San Marino adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
San Marino and the towns around it
San Marino’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 Marino | A+ | 14.8% | 11% | 5% | CDC place |
| Pasadena | A− | 24.2% | 10.7% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| San Gabriel | B | 18.6% | 14.1% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| East San Gabriel | B+ | 19.5% | 13.3% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| South Pasadena | A+ | 19.4% | 9% | 6.2% | CDC place |
| San Pasqual | A+ | 20.5% | 9.7% | 6.8% | CDC place |
| Alhambra | B+ | 20.4% | 13.6% | 9.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of San Marino adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for San Marino
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, San Marino is better than California on 24 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside San Marino’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | San Marino | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.5%11.1–14 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.9%8–9.9 | 13.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 14.8%13.1–16.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11%9.9–12.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.4%27.3–31.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42%39.6–44.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 19.3%17.7–21 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.9–8.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3%2.6–3.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.6%2.9–4.4 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 5%4.2–5.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.5%14.5–18.6 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2%27.5–32.8 | 35.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 2.8%2.3–3.4 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%76.4–80.3 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.3%73.2–77.1 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.5%90.5–92.4 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%76.1–80.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%58.1–64.5 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%74.4–83 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.4%12.1–14.8 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 35.4%32.8–38.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.9%24.5–29.5 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.6%5.5–7.8 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 2.2%1.9–2.5 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.2%3.4–5.1 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.1%18.2–22.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.1%8.1–10.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.5–5.6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.8–2.2 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Marino
Is San Marino a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Marino is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #62 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 San Marino?
CDC estimates 14.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 13.1% and 16.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to San Marino?
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center in San Gabriel, 1.5 miles in a straight line from San Marino’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in San Marino have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 2.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.3–3.4%), 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 Marino more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Marino.
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.