Where Minkler residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Minkler, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Minkler. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Minkler
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Minkler
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Minkler runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and cancer, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Minkler, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 78.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Minkler keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.8% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (66.3% vs 62.8%). 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 Minkler’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Minkler adults…
Minkler runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Minkler 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 Minkler as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Minkler adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Minkler
No hospital or community health center in Minkler 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 Minkler; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Minkler adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Minkler does better than California.
1 in 3 Minkler 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.
13.5% of Minkler adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Minkler and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville | — | — | — | — |
Centerville: 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 Minkler adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Minkler
Why doesn’t Minkler have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Minkler.
What hospital is closest to Minkler?
Clovis Community Medical Center in Clovis, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Minkler’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Minkler?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is United Health Centers Sanger 7th Street in Sanger, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Minkler.
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.