Where Little Grass Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Little Grass Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 95981. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Grass Valley
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Little Grass Valley
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), about twice the California rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Little Grass Valley runs above California on 11 of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Little Grass Valley
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Little Grass Valley, and more people treating it
44.8% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 78.3% 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 Little Grass Valley’s likely range; Little Grass Valley’s figures come from ZIP code 95981, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Little Grass Valley adults…
Little Grass Valley runs above CA on 12 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.
2.3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Little Grass Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Little Grass Valley
No hospital or community health center in Little Grass Valley 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 Little Grass Valley; ≈ 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 Little Grass Valley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Little Grass Valley runs above California.
1 in 3 Little Grass Valley 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.
20.7% of Little Grass Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Little Grass Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte | — | — | — | — |
La Porte: 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 Little Grass Valley adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Little Grass Valley
Why doesn’t Little Grass Valley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Little Grass Valley.
What hospital is closest to Little Grass Valley?
Plumas District Hospital in Quincy, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Little Grass Valley’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 Little Grass Valley.
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.