Where East Nicolaus residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Nicolaus, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Nicolaus. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Nicolaus
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in East Nicolaus
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.6% across California. COPD is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.1% across California. In all, East Nicolaus runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in East Nicolaus, and more people treating it
36.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 74.7% 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 East Nicolaus’ likely range.
Out of every 100 East Nicolaus adults…
East Nicolaus runs above CA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Nicolaus adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near East Nicolaus
No hospital or community health center in East Nicolaus 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 East Nicolaus; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How East Nicolaus adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 East Nicolaus 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.
13.7% of East Nicolaus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
East Nicolaus and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolaus | — | — | — | — | |
| Trowbridge | — | — | — | — |
Nicolaus and Trowbridge: 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 East Nicolaus adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Nicolaus
Why doesn’t East Nicolaus have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for East Nicolaus.
What hospital is closest to East Nicolaus?
Adventist Health and Rideout in Marysville, 16.0 miles in a straight line from East Nicolaus’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Nicolaus.
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.