Where Chilcoot-Vinton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chilcoot-Vinton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chilcoot-Vinton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chilcoot-Vinton
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Chilcoot-Vinton
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 6.4% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Chilcoot-Vinton runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Chilcoot-Vinton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Chilcoot-Vinton
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.7%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.9%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
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 Chilcoot-Vinton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Chilcoot-Vinton adults…
Chilcoot-Vinton runs above CA on 8 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.
How Chilcoot-Vinton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Chilcoot-Vinton runs above California.
1 in 3 Chilcoot-Vinton 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.
Care in and near Chilcoot-Vinton
No hospital or community health center in Chilcoot-Vinton 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 Chilcoot-Vinton; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Chilcoot-Vinton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19% of Chilcoot-Vinton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Chilcoot-Vinton 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 Chilcoot-Vinton adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chilcoot-Vinton
Why doesn’t Chilcoot-Vinton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chilcoot-Vinton.
What hospital is closest to Chilcoot-Vinton?
Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus in Portola, 17.7 miles in a straight line from Chilcoot-Vinton’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 Chilcoot-Vinton.
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.