Where Platina residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Platina, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 96076. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Platina
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Platina
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Platina runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Platina
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Platina
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.7%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
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 Platina’s likely range; Platina’s figures come from ZIP code 96076, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Platina adults…
Platina 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.
How Platina adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Platina runs above California.
1 in 3 Platina 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.
Care in and near Platina
No hospital or community health center in Platina 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 Platina; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Platina 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.
22.3% of Platina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Platina and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Platina adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Platina
Why doesn’t Platina have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Platina.
What hospital is closest to Platina?
Trinity Hospital in Weaverville, 26.2 miles in a straight line from Platina’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 Platina.
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.