Where Paxton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Paxton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 95971. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Paxton
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Paxton
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.5%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Paxton runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Paxton, and more people treating it
35.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 74.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Paxton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Paxton’s likely range; Paxton’s figures come from ZIP code 95971, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Paxton adults…
Paxton runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Paxton 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.
11.4% of Paxton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Paxton
No hospital or community health center in Paxton 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 Paxton; ≈ 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).
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.
How Paxton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Paxton runs above California.
1 in 3 Paxton 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.
Paxton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twain | — | — | — | — |
Twain: 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 Paxton adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Paxton
Why doesn’t Paxton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Paxton.
What hospital is closest to Paxton?
Plumas District Hospital in Quincy, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Paxton’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 Paxton.
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.