Photo: Hammond's Studio · Public domainWhere Camp Nelson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Camp Nelson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Camp Nelson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Camp Nelson
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Camp Nelson
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15.3%), more than twice the California rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 13%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Camp Nelson runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Camp Nelson, and more people treating it
50.6% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 83.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Camp Nelson, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 5.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (California 10.6%), yet 28.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 22.1% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Camp Nelson
The closest emergency room is Sierra View Medical Center in Porterville, 23.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Family Healthcare Network is closer (14.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. 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 Camp Nelson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Camp Nelson adults…
Camp Nelson runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Camp Nelson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Camp Nelson
No hospital or community health center in Camp Nelson 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 Camp Nelson; ≈ 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.
2.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Camp Nelson adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Camp Nelson does better than California.
3 in 10 Camp Nelson 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.
18.7% of Camp Nelson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Camp Nelson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierpoint | — | — | — | — |
Pierpoint: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Camp Nelson adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Camp Nelson
Why doesn’t Camp Nelson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Camp Nelson.
What hospital is closest to Camp Nelson?
Sierra View Medical Center in Porterville, 23.8 miles in a straight line from Camp Nelson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Camp Nelson.
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.