Photo: Missvain · CC BY 4.0Where Casmalia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Casmalia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Casmalia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Casmalia
COPD, stroke and depression run high in Casmalia
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.9%), vs 3.1% across California. Depression is also above the state: 25.1%, vs 20.1% across California. In all, Casmalia runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Casmalia
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Casmalia
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.1%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (12.4% vs 7.3%) and no reliable transportation (14.1% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 29% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Casmalia’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Casmalia adults…
Casmalia runs above CA on 7 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29% of Casmalia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Casmalia
No hospital or community health center in Casmalia 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 Casmalia; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Casmalia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Casmalia adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Casmalia runs above California.
2 in 5 Casmalia 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.
Casmalia 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 Casmalia adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Casmalia
Why doesn’t Casmalia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Casmalia.
What hospital is closest to Casmalia?
Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Casmalia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Casmalia?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Centers Santa Maria in Santa Maria, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Casmalia.
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.