Where River Pines residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for River Pines, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for River Pines. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in River Pines
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in River Pines
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.5%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, River Pines runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in River Pines, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
River Pines keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.8% vs 71.9%) and cholesterol checks (90.8% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
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 River Pines’ likely range.
Out of every 100 River Pines adults…
River Pines runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of River Pines adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near River Pines
No hospital or community health center in River Pines 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 River Pines; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How River Pines adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, River Pines does better than California.
1 in 3 River Pines 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.
10.5% of River Pines adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
River Pines and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 River Pines adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in River Pines
Why doesn’t River Pines have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for River Pines.
What hospital is closest to River Pines?
Marshall Medical Center in Placerville, 12.7 miles in a straight line from River Pines’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in River Pines.
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.