Where Elfin Forest residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elfin Forest, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elfin Forest. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elfin Forest
Elfin Forest is an active town
Only 13.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. The town has 12 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Elfin Forest
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 6.4% across California. Conditions ↓
Elfin Forest keeps up with checkups
It beats California on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.4% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (80.6% vs 62.8%). 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 Elfin Forest’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elfin Forest adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Elfin Forest adults…
Elfin Forest runs below CA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Elfin Forest
No hospital or community health center in Elfin Forest 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 Elfin Forest; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Elfin Forest adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Elfin Forest runs above California.
3 in 10 Elfin Forest 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.
6% of Elfin Forest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Elfin Forest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | A− | 25.3% | 9.5% | 9.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elfin Forest adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Elfin Forest
Why doesn’t Elfin Forest have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elfin Forest.
What hospital is closest to Elfin Forest?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos in San Marcos, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Elfin Forest’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Elfin Forest?
45 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Truecare in San Marcos, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elfin Forest.
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.