Where La Porte residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Porte, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Porte. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Porte
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in La Porte
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.9%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.8%), about twice the California rate. COPD is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 5.1% across California. In all, La Porte runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in La Porte, and more people treating it
48.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in La Porte
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.5%), vs 10.9% across California. 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 La Porte’s likely range.
Out of every 100 La Porte adults…
La Porte runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Porte 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 La Porte
No hospital or community health center in La Porte 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 La Porte; ≈ 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 La Porte adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, La Porte does better than California.
3 in 10 La Porte 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.
11.5% of La Porte adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
La Porte and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Grass Valley | — | — | — | — |
Little Grass Valley: 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 La Porte adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Porte
Why doesn’t La Porte have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for La Porte.
What hospital is closest to La Porte?
Plumas District Hospital in Quincy, 18.5 miles in a straight line from La Porte’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 La Porte.
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.