Where Benton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Benton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Benton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Benton
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Benton
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 6.4% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.7%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Benton runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and COPD, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Benton
The closest emergency room is Mammoth Hospital in Mammoth Lakes, 28.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Benton
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.4%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Benton is insured
Only 6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. Checkups ↓
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 Benton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Benton adults…
Benton runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Benton is an older town: 26% 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 Benton as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Benton
No hospital or community health center in Benton 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 Benton; ≈ 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.
65 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Benton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Benton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Benton runs above California.
1 in 3 Benton 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.
15.3% of Benton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Benton 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 Benton adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Benton
Why doesn’t Benton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Benton.
What hospital is closest to Benton?
Mammoth Hospital in Mammoth Lakes, 28.7 miles in a straight line from Benton’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 Benton.
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.