Photo: Clinton Steeds from Los Angeles, USA · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Big Pine is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns
Big Pine differs from California on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Pine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Pine
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Big Pine
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 6.4% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.8%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Big Pine runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Big Pine
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.1%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.7%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Big Pine
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15%), 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 Big Pine’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Big Pine’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Big Pine is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 83% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 22%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Big Pine’s median household income is $67,583; among the 10,287 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$84K), it’s healthier than 56%, about where its income would put it.
Where Big Pine compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.5% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Big Pine adults…
Big Pine runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Big Pine adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Big Pine runs above California.
1 in 3 Big Pine 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
8.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Big Pine
No hospital or community health center in Big Pine 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 Pine; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Pine 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.
15.7% of Big Pine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Big Pine and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Pine | C+ | 30% | 12.5% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Big Pine adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Big Pine
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Big Pine is better than California on 2 and worse on 10; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Big Pine’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Big Pine | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%20–26.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.9–17.9 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.5–20.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30%22.8–38 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.7–14.4 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.6%30.5–38.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%32–40.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.8%24.5–31.3 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.4%6.3–8.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%7.7–12 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12.6–17.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%19.7–28.4 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%12.9–19.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.7%28–41.8 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6.1–9.1 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.8%69.4–77.5 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.3%60.6–67.9 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.8–88.4 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70–76.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.1%59.6–70.3 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%67.3–82.2 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.5–27.8 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%29.1–40.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%22.2–30.6 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.3%13.5–19.4 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.7%11.5–16 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.6–9.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.2–10.8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.7%13–18.7 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%30.6–40 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14–18.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%13.9–17.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7–9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5–6.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Big Pine
Is Big Pine a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Big Pine is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 56%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Big Pine?
CDC estimates 30% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.8% and 38%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Big Pine?
Northern Inyo Hospital in Bishop, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Big Pine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Big Pine have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–9.1%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Big Pine more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Big Pine.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.