Where Little Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Little Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Little Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Valley
COPD, depression and cancer run high in Little Valley
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.1%), vs 20.1% across California. Cancer is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.4% across California. In all, Little Valley runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Little Valley
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.4%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Little Valley is insured
Only 7.1% 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 Little Valley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Little Valley adults…
Little Valley 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Little Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Little Valley
No hospital or community health center in Little 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 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 Valley adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Little Valley runs above California.
1 in 3 Little 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.
18.9% of Little Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Little Valley 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 Little Valley adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Little Valley
Why doesn’t Little 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 Valley.
What hospital is closest to Little Valley?
Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Little 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 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.