Photo: OsotedeMonte · CC BY 3.0Where Knights Ferry residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Knights Ferry, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Knights Ferry. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Knights Ferry
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Knights Ferry
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 6.4% across California. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.8%), vs 20.8% across California. COPD is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.1% across California. In all, Knights Ferry runs above California on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Knights Ferry, and more people treating it
34.7% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 75.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Knights Ferry keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.3% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (68.6% 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 Knights Ferry’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Knights Ferry adults…
Knights Ferry runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Knights Ferry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Knights Ferry
No hospital or community health center in Knights Ferry 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 Knights Ferry; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Knights Ferry adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Knights Ferry runs above California.
1 in 3 Knights Ferry 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.
11.6% of Knights Ferry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Knights Ferry and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Blossom | B− | 33.9% | 12.2% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Knights Ferry adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Knights Ferry
Why doesn’t Knights Ferry have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Knights Ferry.
What hospital is closest to Knights Ferry?
Oak Valley Hospital District in Oakdale, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Knights Ferry’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Knights Ferry.
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.