Where Clear Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clear Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clear Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clear Creek
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Clear Creek
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 6.4% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.6%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Clear Creek runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Clear Creek
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Clear Creek
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.5%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.4%, 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 Clear Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Clear Creek adults…
Clear Creek runs above CA on 11 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Clear Creek adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Clear Creek runs above California.
1 in 3 Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek
No hospital or community health center in Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek; ≈ 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 Clear Creek 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.
18.2% of Clear Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Clear Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood | C− | 35% | 14.5% | 16.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clear Creek adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clear Creek
Why doesn’t Clear Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clear Creek.
What hospital is closest to Clear Creek?
Seneca District Hospital in Chester, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Clear Creek’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 Clear Creek?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Westwood Family Practice in Westwood, 2.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clear Creek.
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.