Dunnigan, CA health
Dunnigan differs from California on 13 of 40 measures. It has more adults screened for colon cancer (62.6% vs 57.5%) and more adults treating high blood pressure (74.9% vs 71.3%). Where it trails the state: more adults with COPD (7.2% vs 5.1%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for DunniganNot graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 537 people are less certain, so we show Dunnigan's figures without a grade.
How Dunnigan compares with California
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Chronic conditions
Habits
Care & screenings
Mind & connection
Everyday needs
Disability
Out of every 100 Dunnigan adults…
Bars show Dunnigan; the black tick is California. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
CA 24.6%
CA 35.1%
CA 15.3%
CA 10.9%
Keeping up with care
Share of Dunnigan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Dunnigan adults are doing
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.7% of Dunnigan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Living with a disability
of Dunnigan adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Black tick: California. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Care in and near Dunnigan
No hospital or community health center in Dunnigan 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 Dunnigan. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
All 40 measures for Dunnigan
| Measure | Dunnigan | Margin | California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 35.2% | 31.3–39.3% | 30.5% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 37.9% | 33.7–42.3% | 35.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 31.2% | 24.8–38.6% | 27.8% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5% | 23.6–29.8% | 20.8% | worse |
| Depression | 22% | 18.9–25.6% | 20.1% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 12.2% | 9.9–14.8% | 10.6% | about the same |
| Asthma | 10% | 8.9–11.3% | 9.3% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 7.9% | 7.1–8.7% | 6.4% | worse |
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 12.2–16.2% | 11.7% | worse |
| COPD | 7.2% | 6–8.6% | 5.1% | worse |
| Heart disease | 7.8% | 6.8–8.8% | 5.6% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.2% | 3.7–4.7% | 3.1% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5% | 10.4–14.9% | 10.9% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 15.2% | 12.6–18.3% | 15.3% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 29.2% | 24.4–34.4% | 24.6% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.3% | 24.9–36% | 35.1% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 73.5% | 69.5–77.3% | 71.9% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 61.2% | 57.7–64.7% | 62.8% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 85.6% | 83.2–87.8% | 85.4% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 62.6% | 57.6–67.4% | 57.5% | better |
| Mammogram | 73.5% | 65.7–80.6% | 75.7% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 74.9% | 71.7–78.1% | 71.3% | better |
| No health insurance | 14.6% | 11.4–18.5% | 10.6% | worse |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 34.9% | 29.7–40.1% | 37.3% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 27.5% | 23.5–31.7% | 28.6% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 16.8% | 14.7–19% | 16.4% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 27.4% | 23.4–31.5% | 22.1% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 16.3% | 14.1–18.6% | 13.4% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 21% | 17.2–25.3% | 17.9% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 16.8% | 14–19.8% | 14.9% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 8.7% | 7.4–10.2% | 7.3% | worse |
| No reliable transportation | 10.7% | 9–12.5% | 9.3% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 18.7% | 15.2–22.6% | 15.6% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36% | 31.1–40.9% | 30.4% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 18.4% | 15.7–21.1% | 13.8% | |
| Thinking or memory | 16.4% | 14.1–19% | 14.6% | |
| Hearing | 7.8% | 6.9–8.9% | 5.9% | |
| Vision | 7.3% | 6.4–8.4% | 5.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 5.2% | 4.5–6.1% | 3.9% | |
| Errands alone | 9.8% | 8.4–11.3% | 8.1% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.