Where Amador City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Amador City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Amador City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Amador City
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Amador City
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 28%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Amador City runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Amador City, and more people treating it
36% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 75.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Amador City adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 9 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 Amador City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Amador City adults…
Amador City runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Amador City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Amador City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Amador City
No hospital or community health center in Amador City 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 Amador City; ≈ 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 California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Amador City adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Amador City runs above California.
1 in 3 Amador City 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.
Amador City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Amador City adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Amador City
Why doesn’t Amador City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Amador City.
What hospital is closest to Amador City?
Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Amador City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Amador City?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Wellspace Health - Amador Community Health Center in Jackson, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Amador City.
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. 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.