Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, San Martin is healthier than 10%
San Martin differs from California on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Martin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Martin
Against towns with similar incomes, San Martin’s lead shrinks
San Martin is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, but 10% of the 2,277 towns with similar household incomes ($119K–$198K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in San Martin
1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.7%), vs 6.4% across California. Conditions ↓
Fewer San Martin adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Martin’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind San Martin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Martin is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #341 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 88% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 44%).
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 Martin’s median household income is $158,250; among the 2,277 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($119K–$198K), it’s healthier than 10%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 San Martin adults…
San Martin runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
10.5% of San Martin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near San Martin
No hospital or community health center in San Martin 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 Martin; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of San Martin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How San Martin adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
4 in 10 San Martin 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 Martin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Martin | B+ | 28.5% | 12% | 10% | CDC place |
| Morgan Hill | A− | 26.4% | 10.4% | 9.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of San Martin adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for San Martin
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, San Martin is better than California on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the California figure falls inside San Martin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | San Martin | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%17.9–22.7 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.5–14.6 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.7–17.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.5%24.2–33 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.5–13.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%28.3–34.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.8–39.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.6%19.2–24 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9%8–10.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%4.4–5.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.6–9.9 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10%8.4–11.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.6%21.4–28.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.3–16.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4%27.7–35.3 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.4–12.2 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.7%68.4–75 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.8%62.8–68.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.6–88.9 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.7%69.3–75.9 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.2%60–68.3 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%71–82.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.7%18.1–23.4 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.3%33.1–41.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%23.2–29.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11.2–15.7 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%10.6–14.5 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.1–6.9 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%8.8–12.3 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.7%26.4–33.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.8–15.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.5–14.7 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.5–5.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.2–7.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| 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 San Martin
Is San Martin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Martin is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #341 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 Martin?
CDC estimates 28.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.2% and 33%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to San Martin?
Watsonville Community Hospital in Watsonville, 15.3 miles in a straight line from San Martin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in San Martin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–12.2%), 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 Martin 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 Martin.
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.