Where Graniteville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Graniteville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 95959. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Graniteville
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Graniteville
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.7%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Graniteville runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Graniteville, and more people treating it
38.4% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 78% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Graniteville
The closest emergency room is Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley, 22.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Western Sierra Medical Clinic is closer (9.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Graniteville keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (68.9% 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 Graniteville’s likely range; Graniteville’s figures come from ZIP code 95959, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Graniteville adults…
Graniteville runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Graniteville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Graniteville
No hospital or community health center in Graniteville 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 Graniteville; ≈ 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.
2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Graniteville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Graniteville does better than California.
3 in 10 Graniteville 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.
11% of Graniteville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Graniteville 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 Graniteville adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Graniteville
Why doesn’t Graniteville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Graniteville.
What hospital is closest to Graniteville?
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley, 22.3 miles in a straight line from Graniteville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Graniteville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Western Sierra Medical Clinic in Downieville, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Graniteville.
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.