Where Chalfant residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chalfant, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chalfant. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chalfant
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Chalfant
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 32%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Chalfant runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Chalfant, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Chalfant keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.6% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (66.4% 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 Chalfant’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Chalfant adults…
Chalfant runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chalfant adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Chalfant
No hospital or community health center in Chalfant 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 Chalfant; ≈ 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.
83 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Chalfant adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Chalfant runs above California.
1 in 3 Chalfant 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.
13.9% of Chalfant adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Chalfant and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Chalfant adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chalfant
Why doesn’t Chalfant have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chalfant.
What hospital is closest to Chalfant?
Northern Inyo Hospital in Bishop, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Chalfant’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 Chalfant?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bishop Community Health Center in Bishop, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chalfant.
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.