Where Calpine residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Calpine, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Calpine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Calpine
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Calpine
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 6.4% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Calpine runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Calpine
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Calpine, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Calpine is short on primary care and mental health care
Calpine’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Calpine’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Calpine adults…
Calpine runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Calpine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Calpine
No hospital or community health center in Calpine 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 Calpine; ≈ 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 Calpine adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Calpine runs above California.
1 in 3 Calpine 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.
17.7% of Calpine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Calpine 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 Calpine adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Calpine
Why doesn’t Calpine have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Calpine.
What hospital is closest to Calpine?
Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus in Portola, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Calpine’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 Calpine.
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.