Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author. Photo fron CSU Chico archives · Public domainWhere Forbestown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Forbestown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Forbestown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Forbestown
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Forbestown
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Forbestown runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Forbestown
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.4%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Forbestown
52.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 22.2% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). 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 Forbestown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Forbestown adults…
Forbestown runs above CA on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Forbestown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Forbestown
No hospital or community health center in Forbestown 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 Forbestown; ≈ 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).
How Forbestown adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Forbestown runs above California.
1 in 3 Forbestown 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.
24.7% of Forbestown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Forbestown 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 Forbestown adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Forbestown
Why doesn’t Forbestown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Forbestown.
What hospital is closest to Forbestown?
Oroville Hospital in Oroville, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Forbestown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Forbestown.
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.