Where Fish Camp residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fish Camp, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 93623. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fish Camp
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Fish Camp
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.6% across California. Cancer is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 6.4% across California. In all, Fish Camp runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fish Camp adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (31.6% vs 37.3%) and lack of emotional support (23.9% vs 28.6%) both run below California. Mind & connection ↓
Nearly everyone in Fish Camp is insured
Only 7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. 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 Fish Camp’s likely range; Fish Camp’s figures come from ZIP code 93623, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Fish Camp adults…
Fish Camp runs above CA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Fish Camp adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fish Camp does better than California.
1 in 3 Fish Camp 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fish Camp adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Fish Camp
No hospital or community health center in Fish Camp 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 Fish Camp; ≈ 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.5% of Fish Camp adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Fish Camp 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 Fish Camp adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fish Camp
Why doesn’t Fish Camp have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fish Camp.
What hospital is closest to Fish Camp?
John C Fremont Healthcare District in Mariposa, 18.5 miles in a straight line from Fish Camp’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 Fish Camp.
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.