Where Creston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Creston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Creston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Creston
Binge drinking is the habit Creston doesn’t win on
21.2% of adults binge drink, vs 15.3% across California, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Creston is an active town
Only 16.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Creston
Creston runs below California on seven chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.8% vs 11.7%), heart disease (4.1% vs 5.6%) and stroke (2.3% vs 3.1%). Conditions ↓
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 Creston’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Creston adults…
Creston runs below CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Creston
No hospital or community health center in Creston 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 Creston; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Creston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Creston adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Creston 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.
8.5% of Creston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Creston 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 Creston adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Creston
Why doesn’t Creston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Creston.
What hospital is closest to Creston?
Adventist Health Twin Cities in Templeton, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Creston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Creston?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Centers Atascadero in Atascadero, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Creston.
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.