Where Waterloo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waterloo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waterloo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waterloo
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Waterloo
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Waterloo runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Waterloo
56.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 18.6% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Waterloo
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.4%), vs 10.9% 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 Waterloo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Waterloo adults…
Waterloo runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waterloo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Care in and near Waterloo
No hospital or community health center in Waterloo 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 Waterloo; ≈ 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).
How Waterloo adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Waterloo 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.7% of Waterloo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Waterloo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Waterloo adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Waterloo
Why doesn’t Waterloo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Waterloo.
What hospital is closest to Waterloo?
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial in Lodi, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Waterloo’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 Waterloo?
27 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Medical Centers, West Lane in Stockton, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waterloo.
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.