Where Ballico residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ballico, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ballico. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ballico
Making ends meet is harder in Ballico
1 in 11 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (9.2%), vs 7.3% across California. No reliable transportation (11.4% vs 9.3%) and housing insecurity (18% vs 14.9%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
COPD runs high in Ballico
1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.3%), vs 5.1% across California. 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 California figure falls outside Ballico’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19% of Ballico adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 Ballico adults…
Ballico runs above CA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ballico
No hospital or community health center in Ballico 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 Ballico; ≈ 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.
4.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Ballico adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Ballico adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ballico runs above California.
2 in 5 Ballico 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.
Ballico and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Ballico adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ballico
Why doesn’t Ballico have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ballico.
What hospital is closest to Ballico?
Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Ballico’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ballico?
15 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Delhi King St. Center in Delhi, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ballico.
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.