Photo: Doug Donaldson · CC BY 2.0Where San Simeon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for San Simeon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Simeon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Simeon
The nearest ER is 24 miles from San Simeon
The closest emergency room is Adventist Health Twin Cities in Templeton, 23.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Community Health Centers of the Central Coast is closer (4.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in San Simeon
1 in 13 adults have had cancer (8%), vs 6.4% across California. Conditions ↓
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 San Simeon’s likely range.
Care in and near San Simeon
No hospital or community health center in San Simeon 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 San Simeon; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 San Simeon adults…
San Simeon runs above CA on 1 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of San Simeon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How San Simeon adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 San Simeon 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.
11.8% of San Simeon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
San Simeon 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 San Simeon adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in San Simeon
Why doesn’t San Simeon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for San Simeon.
What hospital is closest to San Simeon?
Adventist Health Twin Cities in Templeton, 23.9 miles in a straight line from San Simeon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near San Simeon?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Centers Cambria in Cambria, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Simeon.
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.