Where Las Flores residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Las Flores, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Las Flores. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Las Flores
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Las Flores
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 5.6% across California. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.1% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Las Flores runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Las Flores
56% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 19% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Las Flores
The closest emergency room is Enloe Health in Chico, 28 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Ampla Health is closer (4.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Las Flores, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 75.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. 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 Las Flores’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Las Flores adults…
Las Flores runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Las Flores adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Las Flores
No hospital or community health center in Las Flores 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 Las Flores; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Las Flores adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Las Flores 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.
21.5% of Las Flores adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Las Flores and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber | — | — | — | — |
Gerber: 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 Las Flores adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Las Flores
Why doesn’t Las Flores have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Las Flores.
What hospital is closest to Las Flores?
Enloe Health in Chico, 28.0 miles in a straight line from Las Flores’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Las Flores?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ampla Health Los Molinos Medical in Los Molinos, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Las Flores.
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.