Photo: Frank Schulenburg · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Downieville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Downieville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Downieville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Downieville
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Downieville
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.5%), about twice the California rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Downieville runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Downieville, and more people treating it
46.6% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Downieville, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (California 10.6%), yet 27.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 22.1% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Downieville
The closest emergency room is Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus in Portola, 24.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Western Sierra Medical Clinic is closer (1.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Downieville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Downieville adults…
Downieville runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Downieville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Downieville
1 community health center in Downieville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Downieville; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
5.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Downieville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Downieville does better than California.
1 in 3 Downieville 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.
16.4% of Downieville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Downieville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Downieville adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Downieville
Why doesn’t Downieville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Downieville.
What hospital is closest to Downieville?
Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus in Portola, 24.1 miles in a straight line from Downieville’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 Downieville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Western Sierra Medical Clinic in Downieville, 1.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Downieville.
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.