Where Big Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Creek
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Big Creek
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 6.4% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.5%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Big Creek runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 34 miles from Big Creek
The closest emergency room is Mammoth Hospital in Mammoth Lakes, 34.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Camarena Health is closer (23.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Depression is more common in Big Creek
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.7%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.1%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Nearly everyone in Big Creek is insured
Only 5.4% 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 Big Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Big Creek adults…
Big Creek runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Big Creek
No hospital or community health center in Big Creek 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 Big Creek; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Big Creek adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Big Creek runs above California.
1 in 3 Big Creek 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Creek 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.7% of Big Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Big Creek 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 Big Creek adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Creek
Why doesn’t Big Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Big Creek.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Big Creek.
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.