Where Herlong residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Herlong, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Herlong. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Herlong
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Herlong
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Herlong runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Herlong
49.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 25.6% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Herlong
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.7%), about twice the California rate. 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 Herlong’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Herlong adults…
Herlong runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Herlong 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 Herlong
No hospital or community health center in Herlong 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 Herlong; ≈ 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 Herlong adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Herlong runs above California.
4 in 10 Herlong 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.
25.4% of Herlong adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Herlong and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Herlong adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Herlong
Why doesn’t Herlong have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Herlong.
What hospital is closest to Herlong?
Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus in Portola, 29.1 miles in a straight line from Herlong’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 Herlong.
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.