Sisquoc, CA health
Sisquoc differs from California on 17 of 40 measures. It has fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth (4.8% vs 10.6%) and fewer adults facing food insecurity (10.9% vs 17.9%). Where it trails the state: more binge drinkers (18.6% vs 15.3%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for SisquocNot graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 158 people are less certain, so we show Sisquoc's figures without a grade.
How Sisquoc 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 Sisquoc adults…
Bars show Sisquoc; 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 Sisquoc adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Sisquoc 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.
9.1% of Sisquoc adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Living with a disability
of Sisquoc adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Black tick: California. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Care in and near Sisquoc
No hospital or community health center in Sisquoc 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 Sisquoc. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
All 40 measures for Sisquoc
| Measure | Sisquoc | Margin | California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 28.8% | 25.3–32.5% | 30.5% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% | 28.9–36.5% | 35.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 25.3% | 20.1–31.1% | 27.8% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 22.6% | 19.7–25.6% | 20.8% | about the same |
| Depression | 22.8% | 19.4–26.4% | 20.1% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 4.8% | 3.8–6.1% | 10.6% | better |
| Asthma | 10.2% | 8.9–11.5% | 9.3% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 7.7% | 6.9–8.6% | 6.4% | worse |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 7.3–10.2% | 11.7% | better |
| COPD | 4.7% | 3.7–5.8% | 5.1% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 4.7% | 4–5.5% | 5.6% | better |
| Stroke | 2.6% | 2.2–3% | 3.1% | better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10% | 7.7–12.5% | 10.9% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 18.6% | 15.6–21.9% | 15.3% | worse |
| Get no exercise | 18.1% | 14.4–22.1% | 24.6% | better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2% | 26.7–37.7% | 35.1% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 71.9% | 68–75.8% | 71.9% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 66.6% | 63.1–69.7% | 62.8% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 88.3% | 86.3–90.3% | 85.4% | better |
| Colon screening | 63.8% | 58.6–68.6% | 57.5% | better |
| Mammogram | 77.8% | 70.5–83.8% | 75.7% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 68.6% | 64.8–72.3% | 71.3% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 7% | 5.2–9.3% | 10.6% | better |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 33.8% | 29–39.2% | 37.3% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 23.3% | 19.6–27.4% | 28.6% | better |
| Frequent mental distress | 16.2% | 13.8–18.5% | 16.4% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% | 13.7–20% | 22.1% | better |
| Frequent physical distress | 12.3% | 10.4–14.4% | 13.4% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 10.9% | 8.3–14% | 17.9% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 10.4% | 8.3–12.9% | 14.9% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 5.4% | 4.4–6.6% | 7.3% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 6.5% | 5.4–7.9% | 9.3% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 9.1% | 6.8–11.8% | 15.6% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7% | 22.5–31.4% | 30.4% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 11.4% | 9.3–13.9% | 13.8% | |
| Thinking or memory | 12.9% | 10.7–15.2% | 14.6% | |
| Hearing | 5.2% | 4.5–6% | 5.9% | |
| Vision | 3.9% | 3.3–4.6% | 5.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3% | 2.5–3.6% | 3.9% | |
| Errands alone | 6.6% | 5.4–7.8% | 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.