Where Matheny residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Matheny, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Matheny. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Matheny
1 in 5 working-age adults in Matheny has no health insurance
22.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Matheny
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.3%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (11.9% vs 7.3%) and housing insecurity (24% vs 14.9%) are higher too. 25.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Matheny adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.6%), vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
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 Matheny’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Matheny adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.6% of Matheny adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
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.
Out of every 100 Matheny adults…
Matheny runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Matheny
No hospital or community health center in Matheny 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 Matheny; ≈ 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 Matheny adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
4 in 10 Matheny 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.
Matheny and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare | C− | 35.4% | 12.6% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Matheny adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Matheny
Why doesn’t Matheny have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Matheny.
What hospital is closest to Matheny?
Adventist Health Tulare in Tulare, 1.2 miles in a straight line from Matheny’s 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 Matheny?
13 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Healthcare Network - Tulare Hillman in Tulare, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Matheny.
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.