Where Carnelian Bay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carnelian Bay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carnelian Bay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carnelian Bay
Cancer and arthritis run high in Carnelian Bay
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (24.7%), vs 20.8% across California. Conditions ↓
Carnelian Bay is an active town
Only 13.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Carnelian Bay keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (77.9% vs 62.8%). 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 Carnelian Bay’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Carnelian Bay adults…
Carnelian Bay runs below CA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
4.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Carnelian Bay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Carnelian Bay
No hospital or community health center in Carnelian Bay 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 Carnelian Bay; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Carnelian Bay adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Carnelian Bay does better than California.
3 in 10 Carnelian Bay 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.
4.4% of Carnelian Bay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Carnelian Bay and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Flat | A+ | 26.1% | 7.9% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Tahoe Vista | A | 29.4% | 9.1% | 9.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carnelian Bay adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carnelian Bay
Why doesn’t Carnelian Bay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carnelian Bay.
What hospital is closest to Carnelian Bay?
Incline Village Community Hospital in Incline Village, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Carnelian Bay’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 Carnelian Bay?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Kings Beach in Kings Beach, 3.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carnelian Bay.
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.