On CDC estimates, Grizzly Flats is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Grizzly Flats differs from California on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grizzly Flats. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grizzly Flats
Cancer and arthritis run high in Grizzly Flats
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 6.4% across California. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.6%), vs 20.8% across California. In all, Grizzly Flats runs above California on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Grizzly Flats keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (71.6% vs 62.8%). Checkups ↓
Grizzly Flats is an active town
Only 17.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% 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 Grizzly Flats’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Grizzly Flats’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grizzly Flats is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 92% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 59%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Grizzly Flats’ median household income is $92,004; among the 9,714 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Grizzly Flats adults…
Grizzly Flats runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Grizzly Flats residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grizzly Flats 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.
Care in and near Grizzly Flats
No hospital or community health center in Grizzly Flats 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 Grizzly Flats; ≈ 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 Grizzly Flats adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Grizzly Flats does better than California.
3 in 10 Grizzly Flats 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.
8% of Grizzly Flats adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Grizzly Flats and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzly Flats | A− | 28.3% | 10.7% | 10.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grizzly Flats adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grizzly Flats
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grizzly Flats is better than California on 15 and worse on 3; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Grizzly Flats’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grizzly Flats | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%14.3–20 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.6–15.6 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.7–18 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.3%22.1–35.1 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9–12.4 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.5%30.3–38.7 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%32.7–41.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%25.1–32.1 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.1%9.9–12.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.1–8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.3%5.1–7.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.1%4.8–7.7 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%8.3–12.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.6%14.1–21.5 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.4–20.7 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%27.3–39 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.5–5.4 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%72.3–79.5 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.6%68.4–74.7 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%88.7–91.7 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%72–78.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.2%67.6–76.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%70.2–83.7 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.1–27.2 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%25.7–35.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%17.8–25 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.7%6.8–10.9 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%6.6–9.9 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.9–5.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.7–6.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.2–10.1 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.5%24.9–34.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%11.4–16.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%10.5–14.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.3–8.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6–8.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–3.9 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Grizzly Flats
Is Grizzly Flats a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grizzly Flats is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grizzly Flats?
CDC estimates 28.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.1% and 35.1%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grizzly Flats?
Marshall Medical Center in Placerville, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Grizzly Flats’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Grizzly Flats have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–5.4%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Grizzly Flats more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grizzly Flats.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.