Where Proberta residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Proberta, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Proberta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Proberta
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Proberta
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Proberta runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Proberta
54.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 20.2% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Proberta
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.7%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.5%, 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 Proberta’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Proberta adults…
Proberta runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Proberta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Proberta adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Proberta runs above California.
4 in 10 Proberta 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 Proberta
No hospital or community health center in Proberta 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 Proberta; ≈ 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.4% of Proberta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Proberta 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 Proberta adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Proberta
Why doesn’t Proberta have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Proberta.
What hospital is closest to Proberta?
Enloe Health in Chico, 28.9 miles in a straight line from Proberta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Proberta?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ampla Health Los Molinos Medical in Los Molinos, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Proberta.
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.