On CDC estimates, San Pasqual is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
San Pasqual differs from California on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 26 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Pasqual. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Pasqual
San Pasqual keeps up with checkups
It beats California on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (75.6% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (74.3% vs 62.8%). Checkups ↓
San Pasqual is an active town
Only 16.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
San Pasqual adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.4% vs 16.4%), lack of emotional support (25.3% vs 28.6%) and depression (17.7% vs 20.1%) all run below California. Mind & connection ↓
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 Pasqual’s likely range.
What’s behind San Pasqual’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Pasqual is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns. 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 84%.
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 Pasqual’s median household income is $123,317; among the 5,262 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($92K–$154K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of San Pasqual 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How San Pasqual adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, San Pasqual does better than California.
1 in 3 San Pasqual 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 Pasqual adults…
San Pasqual runs below CA on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near San Pasqual
No hospital or community health center in San Pasqual 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 Pasqual; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of San Pasqual adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
San Pasqual and the towns around it
San Pasqual’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 Pasqual | A+ | 20.5% | 9.7% | 6.8% | CDC place |
| Pasadena | A− | 24.2% | 10.7% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| San Marino | A+ | 14.8% | 11% | 5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of San Pasqual adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for San Pasqual
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, San Pasqual is better than California on 26 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside San Pasqual’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | San Pasqual | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.4%12.5–16.5 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.3%9.1–11.7 | 13.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11.1–13.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 20.5%18.3–23.1 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.6%26.6–30.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%35.9–40.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 20.4%18.8–22.2 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.2–8.6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.6%3–4.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 2.9%2.3–3.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.8%5.4–8.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.7%14.6–19.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%13.1–16.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.2%28.5–33.8 | 35.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.2%3.3–5.3 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.6%73.4–77.7 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.3%72.1–76.2 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90%88.6–91.2 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.5%72–76.8 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.3%61.1–67.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%75.8–84 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.7%16–19.7 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%32.8–38.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%22.9–27.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.4%6.9–10.2 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.4–9 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.5%2.9–4.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.2–8.4 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.8%20.5–25.5 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%8.7–11.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.6%8.3–11 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.5–5.7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%2.9–3.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.6–6.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.9 | 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 Pasqual
Is San Pasqual a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Pasqual is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in San Pasqual?
CDC estimates 20.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.3% and 23.1%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to San Pasqual?
Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, 2.5 miles in a straight line from San Pasqual’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in San Pasqual have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.3–5.3%), 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 Pasqual 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 Pasqual.
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.