Tocaloma Bridge · Photo: Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Nicasio residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nicasio, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nicasio. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nicasio
Cancer and arthritis run high in Nicasio
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 6.4% across California. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.9%), vs 20.8% across California. Conditions ↓
Nicasio keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.5% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (91.1% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
Nicasio is an active town
Only 17.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% 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 Nicasio’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Nicasio adults…
Nicasio runs above CA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nicasio 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Nicasio
No hospital or community health center in Nicasio 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 Nicasio; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Nicasio adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Nicasio does better than California.
3 in 10 Nicasio 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.
8.2% of Nicasio adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Nicasio 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 Nicasio adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nicasio
Why doesn’t Nicasio have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nicasio.
What hospital is closest to Nicasio?
Novato Community Hospital in Novato, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Nicasio’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Nicasio?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cha Dental in Point Reyes Station, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nicasio.
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.