Photo: Fruitianslip · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Plymouth is healthier than 33%
Plymouth differs from California on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Plymouth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plymouth
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Plymouth
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Plymouth runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Plymouth trails towns with similar incomes
Plymouth is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, and only 33% of the 9,649 towns with similar household incomes ($69K–$116K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Plymouth
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.5%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
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 Plymouth’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Plymouth’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Plymouth is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 83% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 25%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Plymouth’s median household income is $92,500; among the 9,649 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$116K), it’s healthier than 33%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Plymouth adults…
Plymouth runs above CA on 7 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Plymouth
No hospital or community health center in Plymouth 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 Plymouth; ≈ 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 Plymouth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Plymouth adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Plymouth 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% of Plymouth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Plymouth and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | B− | 30.2% | 11.9% | 13.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Plymouth adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Plymouth
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Plymouth is better than California on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Plymouth’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Plymouth | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23%20–26.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.8–17.8 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.6–19.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.2%23.3–37.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.3–13.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.3%32–40.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%33.7–42.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.4%24.1–30.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.7–10.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.8–8.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.7%6.5–8.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.4–11.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.3–15.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%20.8–29.4 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13–18.8 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%27.6–41.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.7–11.1 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.8%68.8–76.6 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.8%57.9–65.3 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.2–88.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.3–77.8 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%57–68 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%69.1–83.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%19.8–26.8 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35%29.7–40.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%21.7–29.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.2%12.6–18.1 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.5–14.6 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.6–7.8 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.3–9.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14%11.5–16.7 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.3%30.1–39 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%14.5–19.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%13.8–17.8 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Plymouth
Is Plymouth a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Plymouth is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Plymouth?
CDC estimates 30.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.3% and 37.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Plymouth?
Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Plymouth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Plymouth have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–11.1%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Plymouth more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Plymouth.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.