Where North Gate residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Gate, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Gate. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Gate
Cancer and arthritis run high in North Gate
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25.2%), vs 20.8% across California. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
North Gate is older than California, yet healthier on chronic conditions
North Gate runs below California on COPD (3.8% vs 5.1%) and diabetes (9.1% vs 11.7%). That’s despite an older population: 36% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%). Conditions ↓
North Gate is an active town
Only 14.9% 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 North Gate’s likely range.
Out of every 100 North Gate adults…
North Gate runs below CA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
North Gate is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in North Gate as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near North Gate
No hospital or community health center in North Gate 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 North Gate; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Gate adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How North Gate adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, North Gate does better than California.
3 in 10 North Gate 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.
3.6% of North Gate adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
North Gate and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek | A+ | 24.2% | 9.7% | 6.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Gate adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Gate
Why doesn’t North Gate have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for North Gate.
What hospital is closest to North Gate?
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus in Walnut Creek, 2.5 miles in a straight line from North Gate’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 North Gate?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is La Clinica Monument in Concord, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Gate.
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.