Where Thornton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Thornton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thornton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thornton
Dental care lags in Thornton
46.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 20% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Thornton
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.8%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (12.1% vs 7.3%) and no reliable transportation (14.8% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 27.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Thornton
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Thornton runs above California on five of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Thornton’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Thornton 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.
27.6% of Thornton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 Thornton adults…
Thornton runs above CA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Thornton
No hospital or community health center in Thornton 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 Thornton; ≈ 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).
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.
How Thornton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Thornton runs above California.
4 in 10 Thornton 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.
Thornton 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 Thornton adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Thornton
Why doesn’t Thornton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Thornton.
What hospital is closest to Thornton?
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento in Sacramento, 16.2 miles in a straight line from Thornton’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 Thornton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Wellspace Health - Galt Community Health Center in Galt, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thornton.
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.