Photo: Rue7wiki · Public domainWhere Olancha residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Olancha, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Olancha. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olancha
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Olancha
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 6.4% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Olancha runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Olancha, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 78.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Olancha
The closest emergency room is Southern Inyo Hospital in Lone Pine, 23.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Olancha keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.9% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (68.1% vs 62.8%). 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 Olancha’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Olancha adults…
Olancha runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Olancha adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Olancha
No hospital or community health center in Olancha 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 Olancha; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
How Olancha adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Olancha does better than California.
1 in 3 Olancha 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.
14.9% of Olancha adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Olancha and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartago | — | — | — | — |
Cartago: 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 Olancha adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Olancha
Why doesn’t Olancha have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Olancha.
What hospital is closest to Olancha?
Southern Inyo Hospital in Lone Pine, 23.6 miles in a straight line from Olancha’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Olancha.
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.