Where Manton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Manton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Manton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manton
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Manton
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 6.4% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Manton runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Manton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Manton, and more people treating it
42.2% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Manton
The closest emergency room is Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, 30.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Shingletown Medical Center is closer (4.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Manton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Manton adults…
Manton runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Manton is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Manton as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Manton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Manton
No hospital or community health center in Manton 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 Manton; ≈ 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 Manton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Manton runs above California.
1 in 3 Manton 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.
16.3% of Manton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Manton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Manton adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Manton
Why doesn’t Manton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Manton.
Where can I get low-cost care near Manton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shingletown Medical Center in Shingletown, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manton.
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.