Where Kingvale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kingvale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kingvale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kingvale
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Kingvale
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 6.4% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Kingvale runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Kingvale
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Kingvale is insured
Only 5.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. 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 Kingvale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kingvale adults…
Kingvale runs above CA on 7 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kingvale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Kingvale
No hospital or community health center in Kingvale 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 Kingvale; ≈ 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 Kingvale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kingvale runs above California.
1 in 3 Kingvale 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.
15.8% of Kingvale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Kingvale 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 Kingvale adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Kingvale
Why doesn’t Kingvale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kingvale.
What hospital is closest to Kingvale?
Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Kingvale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kingvale.
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.