Where Concow residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Concow, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Concow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Concow
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Concow
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Concow runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Concow
52.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 14.1% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Concow
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.4%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
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 Concow’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Concow adults…
Concow runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Concow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Care in and near Concow
No hospital or community health center in Concow 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 Concow; ≈ 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 Concow adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Concow 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.
12.6% of Concow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Concow and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankee Hill | — | — | — | — |
Yankee Hill: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Concow adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Concow
Why doesn’t Concow have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Concow.
What hospital is closest to Concow?
Enloe Health in Chico, 17.9 miles in a straight line from Concow’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 Concow?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ampla Health Magalia Medical Clinic in Magalia, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Concow.
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.