Where Hyampom residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hyampom, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hyampom. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hyampom
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hyampom
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), about twice the California rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Hyampom runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hyampom
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.5%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Hyampom
52.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 22.3% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). 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 Hyampom’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hyampom adults…
Hyampom runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hyampom adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Hyampom
No hospital or community health center in Hyampom 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 Hyampom; ≈ 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 Hyampom adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hyampom runs above California.
1 in 3 Hyampom 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.
25.3% of Hyampom adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Hyampom 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 Hyampom adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hyampom
Why doesn’t Hyampom have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hyampom.
What hospital is closest to Hyampom?
Trinity Hospital in Weaverville, 28.8 miles in a straight line from Hyampom’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 Hyampom.
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.