James H. and Frances E. Laughlin House · Photo: Sanfranman59 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Windsor is healthier than 38%
Windsor differs from California on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Windsor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Windsor
Against towns with similar incomes, Windsor’s lead shrinks
Windsor is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, but 38% of the 4,157 towns with similar household incomes ($100K–$167K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Windsor keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.6% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (87.4% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Windsor
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.4%), vs 6.4% across California. Conditions ↓
Fewer Windsor adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 8 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 Windsor’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Windsor’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Windsor is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #271 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 93% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 57%.
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). Windsor’s median household income is $133,979; among the 4,157 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($100K–$167K), it’s healthier than 38%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Windsor adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Windsor adults…
Windsor runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
10.8% of Windsor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Windsor
1 community health center in Windsor, 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 Windsor; ≈ 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.
17 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
How Windsor adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Windsor does better than California.
1 in 3 Windsor 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.
Windsor and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor | A− | 26.3% | 10.3% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Larkfield-Wikiup | B+ | 27.2% | 11% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Windsor adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Windsor
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Windsor is better than California on 12 and worse on 1; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Windsor’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Windsor | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%16.4–21.2 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.6–14.8 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.3–18.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.3%20.7–32.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.9–11.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.2%26.6–33.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%30.1–38.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.4%20.6–26.5 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.2 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.2–6.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.8–10.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%9.1–12.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%17.5–24.7 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.4–19.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%28.5–39.6 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%7.2–9.7 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.5%68.5–76.1 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.6%64.4–71.1 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.7–88.8 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.4%68.8–75.8 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%59.1–68.8 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%72.6–85.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%19.8–26.7 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32%27.5–36.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20.7–27.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%10.8–14.5 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%9.9–13 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5–6.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.8%9.3–12.4 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.8%25.1–32.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.8–15.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%12–15.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Windsor
Is Windsor a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Windsor is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #271 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 Windsor?
CDC estimates 26.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.7% and 32.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Windsor?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Windsor’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Windsor have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–9.7%), 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 Windsor more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Windsor.
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.