Where Beckwourth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Beckwourth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Beckwourth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beckwourth
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Beckwourth
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11%), about twice the California rate. Cancer is also above the state: 12.4%, vs 6.4% across California. In all, Beckwourth runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 53% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Beckwourth, and more people treating it
45.2% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 80.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Beckwourth
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
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 Beckwourth’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Beckwourth adults…
Beckwourth runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Beckwourth is an older town: 53% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Beckwourth as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beckwourth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Care in and near Beckwourth
No hospital or community health center in Beckwourth 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 Beckwourth; ≈ 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).
How Beckwourth adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Beckwourth runs above California.
1 in 3 Beckwourth 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.4% of Beckwourth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Beckwourth and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Davis | — | — | — | — |
Lake Davis: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Beckwourth adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Beckwourth
Why doesn’t Beckwourth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Beckwourth.
What hospital is closest to Beckwourth?
Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus in Portola, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Beckwourth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Beckwourth.
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.