Where Gold Mountain residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gold Mountain, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gold Mountain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gold Mountain
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Gold Mountain
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), about twice the California rate. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.2%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Gold Mountain runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Gold Mountain, and more people treating it
42.5% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 80% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Gold Mountain
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.9%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
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 Gold Mountain’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gold Mountain adults…
Gold Mountain runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gold Mountain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
2.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Gold Mountain
No hospital or community health center in Gold Mountain 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 Gold Mountain; ≈ 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 Gold Mountain adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Gold Mountain runs above California.
1 in 3 Gold Mountain 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.
15.4% of Gold Mountain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Gold Mountain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabie | — | — | — | — | |
| Clio | — | — | — | — | |
| Iron Horse | — | — | — | — | |
| Valley Ranch | — | — | — | — |
Mabie, Clio, Iron Horse and Valley Ranch: 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 Gold Mountain adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gold Mountain
Why doesn’t Gold Mountain have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gold Mountain.
What hospital is closest to Gold Mountain?
Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus in Portola, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Gold Mountain’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 Gold Mountain.
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.