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Health in Stevinson · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Stevinson residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stevinson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stevinson. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Stevinson

COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Stevinson

1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 10%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Stevinson runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Dental care lags in Stevinson

45.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 28.4% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓

More Stevinson adults get no exercise

2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.6%), 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 Stevinson’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Stevinson adults…

Stevinson runs above CA on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

12 of every 100 Stevinson adults have COPD
California: 5 in 100 · worse · likely 10.3–14.6%
Better than CAWorseAbout the sameCalifornia
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Stevinson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.

71%Yearly checkupCA 72%
45%Dentist visitCA 63%
81%Cholesterol checkCA 85%
49%Colon screeningCA 58%
65%MammogramCA 76%
73%Taking BP medsCA 71%
1 in 5
working-age adults has no health insurance
Stevinson 20% · California 1 in 9 (10.6%)
Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with California

Share of adults, with the California figure marked.

Get no exercise 40.6%CA 24.6%
Sleep under 7 hours 38.8%CA 35.1%
Binge drink 13.8%CA 15.3%
Smoke cigarettes 21.7%CA 10.9%
0%10%20%30%40%50%
Stevinson, betterStevinson, worseAbout the sameCalifornia
Where Stevinson gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Getting care

Care in and near Stevinson

No hospital or community health center in Stevinson itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest EREmanuel Medical CenterTurlock · 12.9 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyMemorial Hospital Los Banos★★★★★ · 18.1 miDirections →
+Low-cost careLivingston Community HealthHilmar · 5.5 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
5.5 mi
Livingston Community Health
3 sites · nearest in Hilmar
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
8.1 mi
Community Health Centers of America
3 sites · nearest in Livingston
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
12.9 mi
Emanuel Medical Center
Turlock · ★★★★★
ER
18.1 mi
Memorial Hospital Los Banos
Los Banos · ★★★★★
ER
21.1 mi
Mercy Medical Center
Merced · ★★★★★
ER
24.2 mi
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital
Modesto · not rated
✓ Primary careStevinson is not a shortage area
✓ Dental careStevinson is not a shortage area
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Stevinson itself

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 Stevinson; ≈ 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).

Mind & connection

How Stevinson adults are doing

On 2 of 4 measures, Stevinson runs above California.

2 in 5Stevinson adults feel lonely
38.9% · CA 37.3% · About the same as CA
3 in 10Stevinson adults lack social or emotional support
29.3% · CA 28.6% · About the same as CA
1 in 4Stevinson adults have been diagnosed with depression
25.8% · CA 20.1% · Worse than CA
1 in 5Stevinson adults are in frequent mental distress
21.7% · CA 16.4% · Worse than CA
The one neighbors can help with

2 in 5 Stevinson adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

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 needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

4 in 10
Stevinson adults worry about having enough food
36.1% · CA 17.9%
Worse than CA
1 in 4
Stevinson adults worry about keeping their housing
26.2% · CA 14.9%
Worse than CA
1 in 6
Stevinson adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
15.9% · CA 7.3%
Worse than CA
1 in 6
Stevinson adults lack reliable transportation
17.7% · CA 9.3%
Worse than CA

39.2% of Stevinson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.

Around town

Stevinson and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

45.9%

of Stevinson adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs26.3%
Thinking or memory23.8%
Hearing10%
Errands alone16.2%
Vision12%
Dressing or bathing9%
California

Questions about health in Stevinson

Why doesn’t Stevinson have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stevinson.

What hospital is closest to Stevinson?

Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Stevinson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.

Where can I get low-cost care near Stevinson?

7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hilmar Lander Ave Center in Hilmar, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stevinson.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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. 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.