Photo: Foo39 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Midpines residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Midpines, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Midpines. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Midpines
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Midpines
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.3%), vs 6.4% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.3%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Midpines runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Midpines
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.9%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Midpines is insured
Only 7.3% 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 Midpines’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Midpines adults…
Midpines runs above CA on 6 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 Midpines adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Midpines
No hospital or community health center in Midpines 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 Midpines; ≈ 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 Midpines adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Midpines 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.
14.6% of Midpines adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Midpines 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 Midpines adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Midpines
Why doesn’t Midpines have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Midpines.
What hospital is closest to Midpines?
John C Fremont Healthcare District in Mariposa, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Midpines’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Midpines?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Centers of America in Mariposa, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Midpines.
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.