Kearney, M. Theo, Park and Mansion · Photo: R&sbwn · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, West Park is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
West Park differs from California on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Park
More West Park adults get no exercise
37.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in West Park
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.1%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (12.6% vs 7.3%) and no reliable transportation (15.1% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 28.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in West Park
49.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 16.6% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
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 West Park’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind West Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Park is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 58% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). West Park’s median household income is $60,625; among the 9,101 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 18%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where West Park compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.1% of West Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 West Park adults…
West Park runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Park
No hospital or community health center in West Park 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 West Park; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How West Park adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
2 in 5 West Park 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.
West Park 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 West Park adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Park
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Park is better than California on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the California figure falls inside West Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Park | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.2%29.4–38.8 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.1–19.7 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16–20.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.5%35–46.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.1%14.1–18.3 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%31.2–38.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%31.5–38.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.8%20.3–25.5 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.4–10.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.8–6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.5%5.6–7.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.6%13.8–19.9 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.4–16.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.3%31.8–42.5 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11.2–16 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%31.4–40.9 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.8%16.1–26.1 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.8%66.9–74.7 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.7%46.3–53 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.5%78.7–84.3 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.8%69.8–75.9 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 51.5%46.7–56.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.9%60.2–74.7 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%17.2–22.9 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.8%33.2–42.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.4%26.2–34.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.1%26.6–37.7 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24%20–28.1 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.6%10.6–14.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.1%12.6–17.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.1%23.2–33.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.6%36.5–46.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.7%17.9–23.5 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.3%16.3–22.4 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%9.7–13.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 West Park
Is West Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Park is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 18%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Park?
CDC estimates 40.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 35% and 46.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Park?
Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, 4.6 miles in a straight line from West Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.1–26.1%), 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 West Park more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Park.
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.