Where Ponderosa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ponderosa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 93265. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ponderosa
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Ponderosa
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 6.4% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Ponderosa runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Ponderosa
The closest emergency room is Sierra View Medical Center in Porterville, 27.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Family Healthcare Network is closer (18.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Ponderosa, and more people treating it
39.9% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Ponderosa
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.4%), 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 Ponderosa’s likely range; Ponderosa’s figures come from ZIP code 93265, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ponderosa adults…
Ponderosa runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ponderosa
No hospital or community health center in Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa; ≈ 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 Ponderosa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
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 Ponderosa adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ponderosa does better than California.
1 in 3 Ponderosa 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.
16.6% of Ponderosa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ponderosa
Why doesn’t Ponderosa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ponderosa.
What hospital is closest to Ponderosa?
Sierra View Medical Center in Porterville, 27.8 miles in a straight line from Ponderosa’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 Ponderosa.
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.