Where Nipinnawasee residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nipinnawasee, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nipinnawasee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nipinnawasee
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Nipinnawasee
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 6.4% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.4%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Nipinnawasee runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Nipinnawasee
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.7%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.4%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Nipinnawasee
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), 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 Nipinnawasee’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Nipinnawasee adults…
Nipinnawasee runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Nipinnawasee adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Nipinnawasee runs above California.
1 in 3 Nipinnawasee 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Nipinnawasee
No hospital or community health center in Nipinnawasee 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 Nipinnawasee; ≈ 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 Nipinnawasee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.4% of Nipinnawasee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Nipinnawasee and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahwahnee | C | 33.5% | 14.5% | 14.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nipinnawasee adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nipinnawasee
Why doesn’t Nipinnawasee have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nipinnawasee.
What hospital is closest to Nipinnawasee?
John C Fremont Healthcare District in Mariposa, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Nipinnawasee’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 Nipinnawasee?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Camarena Health - Oakhurst in Oakhurst, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nipinnawasee.
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.