Where Long Barn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Long Barn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Long Barn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Long Barn
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Long Barn
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33%), vs 20.8% across California. COPD is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.1% across California. In all, Long Barn runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 39 miles from Long Barn
The closest emergency room is Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, 38.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Long Barn, and more people treating it
39.2% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 78.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Long Barn keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.3% vs 71.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.7% vs 85.4%). 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 Long Barn’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Long Barn adults…
Long Barn runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Long Barn
No hospital or community health center in Long Barn 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 Long Barn; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Long Barn 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.
How Long Barn adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Long Barn runs above California.
3 in 10 Long Barn 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.
10.1% of Long Barn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Long Barn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Village | — | — | — | — |
Sierra Village: 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 Long Barn adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Long Barn
Why doesn’t Long Barn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Long Barn.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Long Barn.
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.