Where Bootjack residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bootjack, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bootjack. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bootjack
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Bootjack
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 5.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Bootjack runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bootjack, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 78.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Bootjack
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.1%), 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 Bootjack’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bootjack adults…
Bootjack runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bootjack 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Bootjack
No hospital or community health center in Bootjack 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 Bootjack; ≈ 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 Bootjack adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bootjack does better than California.
1 in 3 Bootjack 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.
14.1% of Bootjack adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Bootjack 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 Bootjack adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bootjack
Why doesn’t Bootjack have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bootjack.
What hospital is closest to Bootjack?
John C Fremont Healthcare District in Mariposa, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Bootjack’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bootjack?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Centers of America in Mariposa, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bootjack.
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.