Rumsey Town Hall · Photo: Yolorose · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Rumsey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rumsey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rumsey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rumsey
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Rumsey
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Rumsey runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rumsey, and more people treating it
37.2% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 78.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Rumsey
The closest emergency room is Adventist Health Clearlake in Clearlake, 21.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Ampla Health is closer (13.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Rumsey keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.9% vs 71.9%) and cholesterol checks (88.2% 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 Rumsey’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rumsey adults…
Rumsey runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rumsey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Rumsey
No hospital or community health center in Rumsey 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 Rumsey; ≈ 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.
How Rumsey adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rumsey runs above California.
1 in 3 Rumsey 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.
15.3% of Rumsey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Rumsey 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 Rumsey adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rumsey
Why doesn’t Rumsey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rumsey.
What hospital is closest to Rumsey?
Colusa Medical Center in Colusa, 25.3 miles in a straight line from Rumsey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rumsey.
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.