Where Mesa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mesa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mesa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mesa
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Mesa
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 5.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Mesa runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mesa, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Mesa keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.3% vs 71.9%) and cholesterol checks (89.1% 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 Mesa’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mesa adults…
Mesa runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mesa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Mesa
No hospital or community health center in Mesa 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 Mesa; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
How Mesa adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mesa does better than California.
1 in 3 Mesa 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.
14.7% of Mesa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Mesa and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Valley | — | — | — | — |
Round Valley: 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 Mesa adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mesa
Why doesn’t Mesa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mesa.
What hospital is closest to Mesa?
Northern Inyo Hospital in Bishop, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Mesa’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 Mesa?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bishop Community Health Center in Bishop, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mesa.
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.