Park Headquarters, Lassen Volcanic National Park · Photo: National Park Service inventory · Public domainWhere Mineral residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mineral, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mineral. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mineral
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Mineral
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), about twice the California rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Mineral runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mineral, and more people treating it
40.5% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Mineral
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.5%), vs 10.9% 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 Mineral’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mineral adults…
Mineral runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mineral 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.
42 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Mineral
No hospital or community health center in Mineral 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 Mineral; ≈ 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 Mineral adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mineral does better than California.
1 in 3 Mineral 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.
15.1% of Mineral adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Mineral 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 Mineral adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mineral
Why doesn’t Mineral have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mineral.
What hospital is closest to Mineral?
Seneca District Hospital in Chester, 18.0 miles in a straight line from Mineral’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mineral.
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.