Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Sunnyside is healthier than 39%
Sunnyside differs from California on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sunnyside. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sunnyside
Against towns with similar incomes, Sunnyside’s lead shrinks
Sunnyside is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, but 39% of the 6,578 towns with similar household incomes ($86K–$143K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and obesity run high in Sunnyside
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.2%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 3 adults have obesity (32.8%), vs 27.8% across California. In all, Sunnyside runs above California on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Sunnyside adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Sunnyside’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Sunnyside’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sunnyside is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #362 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 89% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Sunnyside’s median household income is $114,135; among the 6,578 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($86K–$143K), it’s healthier than 39%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Sunnyside adults…
Sunnyside runs above CA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.1% of Sunnyside adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Sunnyside
1 community health center in Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sunnyside adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Sunnyside adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Sunnyside 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.
Sunnyside and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sunnyside adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sunnyside
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sunnyside is better than California on 7 and worse on 4; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Sunnyside’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sunnyside | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.4%18.9–24.2 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.5–14.7 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.5–17 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.8%28–38.2 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.2–13.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%29.6–36.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%31.9–39.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.4%21.9–27.2 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.3–10.5 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.8–11.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.7%8.3–11.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25%21.6–28.8 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.3–16.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.4%27.9–37 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.9%8.3–11.8 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%71.3–78.1 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.4%60.3–66.5 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.7–88.9 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%73–78.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%60.9–69.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%68.3–80.7 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.4%16.9–22.3 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%30.1–39 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.8%22.5–29.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.1%12.9–17.6 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.3%10.7–14.2 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.1%10.4–14.1 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%28.2–35.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%12.9–16.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.7–14.8 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.5 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 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 Sunnyside
Is Sunnyside a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sunnyside is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #362 of 847 in California. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sunnyside?
CDC estimates 32.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28% and 38.2%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sunnyside?
Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Sunnyside’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sunnyside have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–11.8%), 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 Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside.
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.