Where Cromberg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cromberg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cromberg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cromberg
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Cromberg
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 6.4% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.1%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Cromberg runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Cromberg
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.5%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Cromberg, and more people treating it
40.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 76.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. 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 Cromberg’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cromberg adults…
Cromberg runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. 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 Cromberg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Cromberg
No hospital or community health center in Cromberg 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 Cromberg; ≈ 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 Cromberg adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cromberg does better than California.
1 in 3 Cromberg 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.
13.8% of Cromberg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Cromberg 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 Cromberg adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cromberg
Why doesn’t Cromberg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cromberg.
What hospital is closest to Cromberg?
Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus in Portola, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Cromberg’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 Cromberg.
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.