Where Pine Flat residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pine Flat, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pine Flat. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pine Flat
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Pine Flat
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.9%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), about twice the California rate. Cancer is also above the state: 13.1%, vs 6.4% across California. In all, Pine Flat runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pine Flat, and more people treating it
46.6% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Pine Flat
57.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 19.9% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Pine Flat
The closest emergency room is Kern Valley Healthcare District in Lake Isabella, 21.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Kern River Health Center is closer (15.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Pine Flat’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pine Flat adults…
Pine Flat runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pine Flat adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Pine Flat
No hospital or community health center in Pine Flat 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 Pine Flat; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Pine Flat adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pine Flat does better than California.
3 in 10 Pine Flat 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.
17.8% of Pine Flat adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Pine Flat and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Hot Springs | — | — | — | — |
California Hot Springs: 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 Pine Flat adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pine Flat
Why doesn’t Pine Flat have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pine Flat.
What hospital is closest to Pine Flat?
Kern Valley Healthcare District in Lake Isabella, 21.3 miles in a straight line from Pine Flat’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pine Flat.
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.