Where Cohasset residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cohasset, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cohasset. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cohasset
Cancer and arthritis run high in Cohasset
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.3%), vs 20.8% across California. Conditions ↓
Cohasset is an active town
Only 14.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Cohasset keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (73.4% 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 Cohasset’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cohasset adults…
Cohasset runs below CA on 2 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cohasset adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Cohasset
No hospital or community health center in Cohasset 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 Cohasset; ≈ 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).
How Cohasset adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Cohasset does better than California.
3 in 10 Cohasset 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.
6% of Cohasset adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Cohasset 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 Cohasset adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cohasset
Why doesn’t Cohasset have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cohasset.
What hospital is closest to Cohasset?
Enloe Health in Chico, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Cohasset’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 Cohasset?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ampla Health Magalia Medical Clinic in Magalia, 10.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cohasset.
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.