Where Johnsville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Johnsville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 96103. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Johnsville
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Johnsville
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.6%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), about twice the California rate. COPD is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 5.1% across California. In all, Johnsville runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Johnsville, and more people treating it
45.9% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Johnsville keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (67.2% 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 Johnsville’s likely range; Johnsville’s figures come from ZIP code 96103, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Johnsville adults…
Johnsville runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Johnsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Johnsville
No hospital or community health center in Johnsville 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 Johnsville; ≈ 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 Johnsville adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Johnsville does better than California.
3 in 10 Johnsville 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 Johnsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Johnsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumas Eureka | — | — | — | — | |
| Graeagle | — | — | — | — |
Plumas Eureka and Graeagle: 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 Johnsville adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Johnsville
Why doesn’t Johnsville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Johnsville.
What hospital is closest to Johnsville?
Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus in Portola, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Johnsville’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 Johnsville.
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.