Saticoy Southern Pacific Railroad Depot · Photo: Fettlemap · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Saticoy is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns
Saticoy differs from California on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Saticoy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Saticoy
Making ends meet is harder in Saticoy
1 in 5 adults worry about keeping their housing (20.8%), vs 14.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (9.3% vs 7.3%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Many Saticoy adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 6 working-age adults has no health insurance (17.2%, vs 10.6% across California). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 26%, is about level with the state’s 22.1%. Checkups ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in Saticoy
Saticoy runs below California on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (4.3% vs 6.4%), COPD (3.7% vs 5.1%) and arthritis (16% vs 20.8%). Conditions ↓
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 Saticoy’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Saticoy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Saticoy is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 87% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Saticoy’s median household income is $86,276; among the 10,289 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.6% of Saticoy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Keeping up with care
Share of Saticoy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Saticoy adults…
Saticoy runs below CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Saticoy
No hospital or community health center in Saticoy 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 Saticoy; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Saticoy adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Saticoy 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.
Saticoy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saticoy | B | 29.4% | 11.8% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura) | B+ | 25.9% | 10.8% | 10.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Saticoy adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Saticoy
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Saticoy is better than California on 7 and worse on 5; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Saticoy’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Saticoy | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26%21.9–30.9 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12–16.1 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%14.8–19.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.4%24.4–34.9 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.3–13.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 26.6%23.6–29.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%29.1–36.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 16%13.9–18.1 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9%7.9–10.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4–5.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.3%5.9–9 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8–12.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%22.9–32.7 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.4–20.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31–40.9 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.2%12.9–22.3 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.6%65.4–73.6 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.3%56–62.7 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%80.4–86.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 64.5%60.8–68.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.1%49.4–58.8 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%70–82.7 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.6–22.3 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.1%30.3–40.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%22.4–30.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.7%17.6–28.4 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.8%16.9–25 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.3%7.6–11.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.5%9.3–13.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.6%13.5–22.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.8%27.3–37 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.4–15.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%13.5–19.4 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%5.8–8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.8–9.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.6–5 | 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 Saticoy
Is Saticoy a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Saticoy is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Saticoy?
CDC estimates 29.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 34.9%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Saticoy?
St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Saticoy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Saticoy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.9–22.3%), 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 Saticoy more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Saticoy.
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.