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San Diego Health profile at a glance

San Diego sits near the middle of large California cities on 0 of its 6 lead measures, toward the low end on high blood pressure and obesity. Dots show 10 other California cities and 10 major U.S. cities.

Heart & circulation27.1%High blood pressureof adults in San Diego · about 1 in 4Toward the low end of large California cities
● this city ● California cities 25.3%–31.9% ● major U.S. cities 28.1%–34.1%
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Weight & metabolism24.6%Obesityof adults in San Diego · about 1 in 4Toward the low end of large California cities
● this city ● California cities 17.5%–38% ● major U.S. cities 25.2%–38.2%
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Mood & emotional wellbeing16.3%Frequent mental distressof adults in San Diego · about 1 in 6Toward the low end of large California cities
● this city ● California cities 14.6%–19.4% ● major U.S. cities 15.5%–19.2%
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Sleep34.8%Short sleep (under 7 hours)of adults in San Diego · about 1 in 3Toward the low end of large California cities
● this city ● California cities 32.6%–40.6% ● major U.S. cities 31.7%–43.7%
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Movement, joints & pain11.3%Frequent physical distressof adults in San Diego · about 1 in 9Toward the low end of large California cities
● this city ● California cities 10.4%–15.3% ● major U.S. cities 10.8%–15%
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Activity & fitness20%No physical activityof adults in San Diego · about 1 in 5Toward the low end of large California cities
● this city ● California cities 19%–31.8% ● major U.S. cities 21.1%–33.2%
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How to read these tiles

Each tile shows the lead CDC estimate for one wellness goal. The pill compares it with San Diego County. The bar counts how many of the 10 largest other cities in the state it differs from clearly (95% intervals that do not overlap). These are comparisons, not rankings: CDC advises against ranking areas from modeled estimates, and colours carry no judgement of good or bad.

Compared with: Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim, Stockton. Full health profile.

Health profile: San Diego

Estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that describe the adults who live in this city or town, grouped by wellness goal. They give community context for the wellness services listed here. They are not a diagnosis, and they are not a measure of any provider.

18% Fair or poor health
of adults in San Diego · about 1 in 6
95% interval 16.5% to 19.8%. Not clearly different from San Diego County.
34.8% Short sleep (under 7 hours)
of adults in San Diego · about 1 in 3
95% interval 31.3% to 38.2%. Not clearly different from San Diego County.
16.3% Frequent mental distress
of adults in San Diego · about 1 in 6
95% interval 14.8% to 18%. Not clearly different from San Diego County.

San Diego 95% interval county state

Heart & circulation

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Blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease and stroke.

27.1% High blood pressure
of adults in San Diego: likely between 25% and 29.6%; age-adjusted, 2023
30.8% High cholesterol
of adults in San Diego: likely between 28.2% and 33.7%; age-adjusted, 2023
4.6% Heart disease
of adults in San Diego: likely between 4.2% and 5%; age-adjusted, 2023
85.3% Cholesterol checked
of adults in San Diego: likely between 83.9% and 86.9%; age-adjusted, 2023

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults with high blood pressure
27.1% of adults in San Diego have been told they have high blood pressure.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "High blood pressure among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 27.4% (25.2% to 29.8%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults with high cholesterol (among those ever screened)
30.8% of adults in San Diego who have ever had their cholesterol checked have been told it is high.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults who have ever been screened. CDC PLACES measure: "High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 30.7% (28% to 33.3%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults with coronary heart disease
4.6% of adults in San Diego have been told they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Coronary heart disease among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 4.7% (4.2% to 5.4%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 7, and clearly lower than 3. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults who have had cholesterol screening
85.3% of adults in San Diego have had their cholesterol checked in the past 5 years.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Cholesterol screening among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 85.3% (83.2% to 87.1%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 1 of 10, not clearly different from 9, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Weight & metabolism

Wellness guides

Diabetes, obesity and food access.

24.6% Obesity
of adults in San Diego: likely between 21.7% and 28.1%; age-adjusted, 2023
9.4% Diabetes
of adults in San Diego: likely between 8.3% and 10.5%; age-adjusted, 2023

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults with obesity
24.6% of adults in San Diego have obesity (a body mass index of 30 or more, from the height and weight they report).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Obesity among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 25.4% (22.4% to 28.7%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 1 of 10, not clearly different from 7, and clearly lower than 2. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults with diagnosed diabetes
9.4% of adults in San Diego have been told by a health professional that they have diabetes (not counting diabetes only during pregnancy).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Diagnosed diabetes among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 9.4% (8.3% to 10.7%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 5, and clearly lower than 5. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Mood & emotional wellbeing

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Depression, frequent mental distress, loneliness and support.

16.3% Frequent mental distress
of adults in San Diego: likely between 14.8% and 18%; age-adjusted, 2023
20.9% Depression
of adults in San Diego: likely between 18.8% and 23.5%; age-adjusted, 2023
36% Loneliness
of adults in San Diego: likely between 32.8% and 39.3%; age-adjusted, 2023

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults with frequent mental distress (14+ bad mental health days a month)
16.3% of adults in San Diego say their mental health was not good on 14 or more of the past 30 days (frequent mental distress).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Frequent mental distress among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 16.6% (14.8% to 18.6%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults ever told they have depression
20.9% of adults in San Diego have been told by a health professional that they have a depressive disorder.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Depression among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 21.2% (19% to 23.7%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults who report loneliness
36% of adults in San Diego always, usually or sometimes feel lonely.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Loneliness among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 36.2% (32.8% to 39.8%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Sleep

Wellness guides

Short sleep.

34.8% Short sleep (under 7 hours)
of adults in San Diego: likely between 31.3% and 38.2%; age-adjusted, 2022

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults sleeping fewer than 7 hours a night
34.8% of adults in San Diego sleep less than 7 hours a night.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2022; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Short sleep duration among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 34.5% (31.1% to 38.2%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

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Movement, joints & pain

Wellness guides

Arthritis, mobility and physical distress.

11.3% Frequent physical distress
of adults in San Diego: likely between 10.2% and 12.6%; age-adjusted, 2023
18% Arthritis
of adults in San Diego: likely between 16.3% and 19.9%; age-adjusted, 2023
10.8% Trouble walking or stairs
of adults in San Diego: likely between 9.7% and 12%; age-adjusted, 2023

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults with frequent physical distress (14+ bad physical health days a month)
11.3% of adults in San Diego say their physical health was not good on 14 or more of the past 30 days (frequent physical distress).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Frequent physical distress among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 11.7% (10.3% to 13.3%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 4, and clearly lower than 6. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults with arthritis
18% of adults in San Diego have been told by a health professional that they have arthritis.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Arthritis among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 18.4% (16.7% to 20.2%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults with a mobility disability
10.8% of adults in San Diego have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Mobility disability among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 11.1% (9.6% to 12.9%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 3, and clearly lower than 7. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Activity & fitness

Wellness guides

Physical activity.

20% No physical activity
of adults in San Diego: likely between 17.9% and 22.4%; age-adjusted, 2023

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults with no leisure-time physical activity
20% of adults in San Diego did no physical activity or exercise outside of work in the past month.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "No leisure-time physical activity among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 20.4% (17.6% to 23.5%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 4, and clearly lower than 6. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Aging, ability & independence

Wellness guides

Disability, hearing, vision, thinking, self-care and oral health.

25.4% Any disability
of adults in San Diego: likely between 23.2% and 27.9%; age-adjusted, 2023

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults with any disability
25.4% of adults in San Diego have at least one disability (hearing, vision, thinking, walking, self-care or living independently).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Any disability among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 26.1% (23.2% to 29.4%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 4, and clearly lower than 6. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Women's health screening

Wellness guides

Screening for women.

76.9% Mammogram
of women aged 50 to 74 in San Diego: likely between 71% and 82%; age-adjusted, 2022

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Women 50-74 who had a mammogram
76.9% of women aged 50 to 74 in San Diego had a mammogram in the past two years.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2022; women aged 50-74 years. CDC PLACES measure: "Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 75.8% (69.8% to 81.4%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Prevention & check-ups

Wellness guides

Routine check-ups and screening.

72.4% Yearly check-up
of adults in San Diego: likely between 69.7% and 75.3%; age-adjusted, 2023
57.5% Colon cancer screening
of adults aged 45 to 75 in San Diego: likely between 53.4% and 61.2%; age-adjusted, 2022

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults with a routine checkup in the past year
72.4% of adults in San Diego had a routine check-up with a doctor in the past year.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 71.9% (68.7% to 74.7%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults 45-75 up to date on colorectal cancer screening
57.5% of adults aged 45 to 75 in San Diego are up to date on screening for colorectal cancer.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2022; adults aged 45–75 years. CDC PLACES measure: "Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 57.6% (53.5% to 61.7%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Everyday habits

Wellness guides

Smoking and binge drinking.

9.6% Smoking
of adults in San Diego: likely between 8.5% and 10.9%; age-adjusted, 2023

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults who currently smoke
9.6% of adults in San Diego currently smoke cigarettes (they have smoked at least 100 in their life and now smoke every day or some days).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Current cigarette smoking among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 10.1% (8.3% to 12.2%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 7, and clearly lower than 3. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Overall health

Wellness guides

Self-rated health and cancer.

18% Fair or poor health
of adults in San Diego: likely between 16.5% and 19.8%; age-adjusted, 2023

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults who rate their health as fair or poor
18% of adults in San Diego rate their own health as fair or poor.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
San Diego County: 18.4% (16% to 21.3%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): San Diego is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 3, and clearly lower than 7. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Access to care: primary care (county-level)

County-level information for San Diego County, not specific to San Diego.

HRSA currently lists 30 primary care professional shortage-area designations that include part or all of San Diego County (4 geographic areas, 5 population groups, 21 facilities). The highest HRSA priority score among them is 20 (a higher score means a higher federal priority).

A designation is a federal policy finding about a shortage under a formula. It is not a count of providers, it can cover only part of a county, one population group or one facility, and it says nothing about any provider listed on this page. Most recent HRSA update among these: 2026-10-30.

Access to care: mental health (county-level)

County-level information for San Diego County, not specific to San Diego.

HRSA currently lists 31 mental health professional shortage-area designations that include part or all of San Diego County (3 geographic areas, 7 population groups, 21 facilities). The highest HRSA priority score among them is 22 (a higher score means a higher federal priority).

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Sources, method and dates

CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, CDC, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. CDC PLACES 2025 release, county data; data years 2022 and 2023 (varies by measure); retrieved 2026-11-01.
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, CDC, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. CDC PLACES 2025 release, place data; data years 2022 and 2023 (varies by measure); retrieved 2026-11-01.
HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas, HRSA. HRSA Mental health HPSA designations, downloaded 2026-11-01; data years current designations; retrieved 2026-11-01.
HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas, HRSA. HRSA Primary care HPSA designations, downloaded 2026-11-01; data years current designations; retrieved 2026-11-01.

These are modeled estimates, not counts of people. CDC PLACES builds them from a national telephone survey (BRFSS) and Census data, so every number carries a margin of uncertainty.
Age-adjusted estimates remove the effect of age, which makes comparing areas fairer.
Other-city comparisons use the largest other places in the same state (by Census population in the CDC file) and count how many differ clearly from this place. They are not a ranking and not an average.
We call one estimate higher or lower than another only when their intervals do not overlap. We do not rank areas, combine measures into a score, or describe changes between data releases as trends. Colours carry no judgement of good or bad.
These statistics describe communities. They do not show that any wellness service works for a condition, and a health condition in an area is not caused by the providers or the places named here.

Reviewed by AlternativeMed staff: 2026-11-01.

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Health profile: San Diego

Heart & circulation

Adults with high blood pressure

Adults with high cholesterol (among those ever screened)

Adults with coronary heart disease

Adults who have had cholesterol screening

Weight & metabolism

Adults with obesity

Adults with diagnosed diabetes

Mood & emotional wellbeing

Adults with frequent mental distress (14+ bad mental health days a month)

Adults ever told they have depression

Adults who report loneliness

Sleep

Adults sleeping fewer than 7 hours a night

Movement, joints & pain

Adults with frequent physical distress (14+ bad physical health days a month)

Adults with arthritis

Adults with a mobility disability

Activity & fitness

Adults with no leisure-time physical activity

Aging, ability & independence

Adults with any disability

Women's health screening

Women 50-74 who had a mammogram

Prevention & check-ups

Adults with a routine checkup in the past year

Adults 45-75 up to date on colorectal cancer screening

Everyday habits

Adults who currently smoke

Overall health

Adults who rate their health as fair or poor

Access to care: primary care (county-level)

Access to care: mental health (county-level)

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