Where Monson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Monson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Monson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monson
More Monson adults get no exercise
45.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California (about twice the California rate). Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Monson
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (21.6%), 3 times the California rate. Food insecurity (46.2% vs 17.9%) and no reliable transportation (23% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 50% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Monson
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.3%), vs 11.7% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Monson runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Monson’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
50% of Monson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 Monson adults…
Monson runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Monson
No hospital or community health center in Monson 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 Monson; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Monson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Monson adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Monson runs above California.
4 in 10 Monson 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.
Monson 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 Monson adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Monson
Why doesn’t Monson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Monson.
What hospital is closest to Monson?
Kaweah Health Medical Center in Visalia, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Monson’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 Monson?
16 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Healthcare Network - Cutler / Orosi Health Center in Orosi, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Monson.
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.