Where Stratford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stratford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stratford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stratford
More Stratford adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.8%), vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Stratford
45.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 20.9% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Stratford
42.7% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 17.9% across California (more than twice the California rate). Utility shut-off threats (16.7% vs 7.3%) and no reliable transportation (20.5% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 39.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% 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 Stratford’s likely range.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stratford 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.
39.9% of Stratford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 Stratford adults…
Stratford runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Stratford
1 community health center in Stratford, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Stratford; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Stratford adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Stratford runs above California.
2 in 5 Stratford 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.
Stratford and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stratford adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Stratford
Why doesn’t Stratford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stratford.
What hospital is closest to Stratford?
Adventist Health Hanford in Hanford, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Stratford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Stratford?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Aria Community Health Center Stratford in Stratford, 0.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stratford.
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.