On CDC estimates, Sonoma State University is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Sonoma State University differs from California on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sonoma State University. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sonoma State University
Heart disease and cancer are less common in Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University runs below California on nine chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (1% vs 5.6%), cancer (1.2% vs 6.4%) and stroke (0.7% vs 3.1%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%). Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Sonoma State University
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.1%), vs 16.4% across California. Loneliness is above the state too: 43.7%, vs 37.3% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Sonoma State University is an active town
Only 18.6% 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 Sonoma State University’s likely range.
What’s behind Sonoma State University’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sonoma State University is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
Out of every 100 Sonoma State University adults…
Sonoma State University runs below CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 0% of Sonoma State University residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How Sonoma State University adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sonoma State University runs above California.
4 in 10 Sonoma State University 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Sonoma State University
No hospital or community health center in Sonoma State University 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 Sonoma State University; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sonoma State University adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.5% of Sonoma State University adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Sonoma State University and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma State University | A | 17.9% | 3.1% | 7.6% | CDC place |
| Rohnert Park | A− | 25.9% | 9.1% | 11.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sonoma State University adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sonoma State University
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sonoma State University is better than California on 14 and worse on 5; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Sonoma State University’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sonoma State University | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.1%10.7–15.9 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 7.8%6.6–9.1 | 13.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%17.4–22.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 17.9%13.8–22.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 3.1%2.6–3.6 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 11.4%9.5–13.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 17.2%14.6–20.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 5.8%4.8–6.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.7–10 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 1.2%1.1–1.4 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 1%0.9–1.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 1.6%1.3–1.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 0.7%0.7–0.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7%5.4–9 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.6%6–9.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.6%14.8–23.1 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.3–19.7 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%32–43.5 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.1–10.7 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 62.4%57.3–67.5 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.4%57.9–65.2 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 75%71.1–78.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 37.1%33.3–41.3 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 52%46.8–57.7 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%68.4–82.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19–25.9 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 43.7%37.9–49.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.4%28.5–38.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.8%13.7–22.3 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.6%11.6–17.7 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.2–7.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%8.4–12 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.5%9.4–15.9 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.8%18.1–25.9 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 4.2%3.4–5 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.2–18.3 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 1.8%1.6–2.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.8–3.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.4–7.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.4%1.2–1.6 | 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 Sonoma State University
Is Sonoma State University a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sonoma State University is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sonoma State University?
CDC estimates 17.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 13.8% and 22.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sonoma State University?
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in Santa Rosa, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Sonoma State University’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sonoma State University have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–10.7%), 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 Sonoma State University 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 Sonoma State University.
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.