Where Sattley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sattley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 96124. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sattley
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Sattley
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), about twice the California rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Sattley runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Sattley, and more people treating it
42.5% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 78.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Sattley
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Sattley is short on primary care and mental health care
Sattley’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Sattley’s likely range; Sattley’s figures come from ZIP code 96124, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sattley adults…
Sattley runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sattley 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.
2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Sattley
No hospital or community health center in Sattley 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 Sattley; ≈ 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).
How Sattley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sattley runs above California.
1 in 3 Sattley 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.
17.5% of Sattley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Sattley 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 Sattley adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sattley
Why doesn’t Sattley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sattley.
What hospital is closest to Sattley?
Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus in Portola, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Sattley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sattley.
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.