Where Patton Village residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Patton Village, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Patton Village. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Patton Village
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Patton Village
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Patton Village runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Patton Village
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.4%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Patton Village
The closest emergency room is Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus in Portola, 27.9 miles away in a straight line. And 12.6% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.3% across California. Getting care ↓
More Patton Village adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (41.6%, vs 30.4% across California). The biggest difference is hearing loss: 9.1% vs 5.9%. Disability ↓
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 Patton Village’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Patton Village adults…
Patton Village 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.
Care in and near Patton Village
No hospital or community health center in Patton Village 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 Patton Village; ≈ 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).
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Patton Village adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Keeping up with care
Share of Patton Village adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Patton Village adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Patton Village runs above California.
4 in 10 Patton Village 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.
26.2% of Patton Village adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Patton Village and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Patton Village
Why doesn’t Patton Village have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Patton Village.
What hospital is closest to Patton Village?
Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus in Portola, 27.9 miles in a straight line from Patton Village’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 Patton Village.
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.