Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Sunnyvale is healthier than 44%
Sunnyvale differs from Texas on 26 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 24 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sunnyvale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sunnyvale
Against towns with similar incomes, Sunnyvale’s lead shrinks
Sunnyvale is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, but 44% of the 1,666 towns with similar household incomes ($128K–$213K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Sunnyvale keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.4% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (65.3% vs 54.6%). Checkups ↓
Sunnyvale is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Garland (C+). Around town ↓
Sunnyvale adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.5% vs 16.9%), lack of emotional support (25.6% vs 28.4%) and depression (17.7% vs 21.2%) all run below Texas. Mind & connection ↓
COPD and obesity are less common in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale runs below Texas on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.3% vs 5.7%), obesity (27.3% vs 35.6%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.2%). 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 Texas figure falls outside Sunnyvale’s likely range.
What’s behind Sunnyvale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sunnyvale is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #42 of 641 in Texas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 97% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 75%.
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). Sunnyvale’s median household income is $170,348; among the 1,666 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($128K–$213K), it’s healthier than 44%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sunnyvale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Sunnyvale and the towns around it
Sunnyvale has the best Health Grade of the 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
How Sunnyvale adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Sunnyvale does better than Texas.
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Out of every 100 Sunnyvale adults…
Sunnyvale runs below TX on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sunnyvale
1 hospital in Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale; ≈ 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 Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
7.1 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.2% of Sunnyvale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sunnyvale adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sunnyvale
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sunnyvale is better than Texas on 24 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Sunnyvale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sunnyvale | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%12.4–16.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.7%8.5–11 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12–15.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.3%23.7–31.1 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%28.5–34.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%35.7–42.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 20.1%17.9–22.4 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.7%7.8–9.8 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.4–7.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.2–5.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.7–5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.9–10.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.5%7.1–10.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.7%18.8–24.7 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.8–18.4 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.3%28–34.7 | 38.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%7.4–10.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%75.6–81 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.3%62.6–67.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.7–90.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.6–80.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.5%60.5–68.2 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%70.6–81.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.7%15.5–20.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%23–28.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5.2–6.6 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.6–6.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.2%5.5–7 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.8%19.3–24.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.6–11.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.9%8.7–11.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 4% | 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 Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Sunnyvale
Is Sunnyvale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sunnyvale is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #42 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sunnyvale?
CDC estimates 27.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.7% and 31.1%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sunnyvale?
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, 0.2 miles in a straight line from Sunnyvale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sunnyvale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10.4%), against 19.1% across Texas.
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 Sunnyvale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sunnyvale.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas 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.