Fiddletown · Photo: Vince · CC BY 2.0Where Fiddletown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fiddletown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fiddletown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fiddletown
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Fiddletown
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.9%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Fiddletown runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Fiddletown, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fiddletown keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.6% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (67.3% 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 Fiddletown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fiddletown adults…
Fiddletown runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fiddletown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Fiddletown
No hospital or community health center in Fiddletown 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 Fiddletown; ≈ 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 Fiddletown adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fiddletown does better than California.
1 in 3 Fiddletown 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.
10.1% of Fiddletown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Fiddletown 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 Fiddletown adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fiddletown
Why doesn’t Fiddletown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fiddletown.
What hospital is closest to Fiddletown?
Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Fiddletown’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 Fiddletown?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Wellspace Health - Amador Community Health Center in Jackson, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fiddletown.
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.