Where Montgomery Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Montgomery Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Montgomery Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Montgomery Creek
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Montgomery Creek
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Montgomery Creek runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Montgomery Creek
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Montgomery Creek
53.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 16.5% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). 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 Montgomery Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Montgomery Creek adults…
Montgomery Creek runs above CA on 11 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Montgomery Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Montgomery Creek
No hospital or community health center in Montgomery Creek 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 Montgomery Creek; ≈ 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 Montgomery Creek adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Montgomery Creek runs above California.
1 in 3 Montgomery Creek 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.
19.1% of Montgomery Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Montgomery Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Mountain | — | — | — | — |
Round Mountain: 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 Montgomery Creek adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Montgomery Creek
Why doesn’t Montgomery Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Montgomery Creek.
What hospital is closest to Montgomery Creek?
Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, 28.7 miles in a straight line from Montgomery Creek’s 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 Montgomery Creek?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hill Country Community Clinic in Round Mountain, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Montgomery Creek.
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.