Where Hamilton Branch residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hamilton Branch, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hamilton Branch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamilton Branch
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Hamilton Branch
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.9%), vs 20.8% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Hamilton Branch runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hamilton Branch, and more people treating it
41.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 79.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hamilton Branch keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.2% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (68.7% 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 Hamilton Branch’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hamilton Branch adults…
Hamilton Branch runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Hamilton Branch is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hamilton Branch as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamilton Branch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Hamilton Branch
No hospital or community health center in Hamilton Branch 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 Hamilton Branch; ≈ 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.
How Hamilton Branch adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hamilton Branch does better than California.
3 in 10 Hamilton Branch 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.
8.6% of Hamilton Branch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Hamilton Branch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Almanor Peninsula | — | — | — | — | |
| East Shore | — | — | — | — |
Lake Almanor Peninsula and East Shore: 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 Hamilton Branch adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hamilton Branch
Why doesn’t Hamilton Branch have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hamilton Branch.
What hospital is closest to Hamilton Branch?
Seneca District Hospital in Chester, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Hamilton Branch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hamilton Branch?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Westwood Family Practice in Westwood, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hamilton Branch.
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.