Where Strawberry residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Strawberry, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Strawberry. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Strawberry
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Strawberry
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.4%), more than twice the California rate. 36.8% of adults have arthritis, vs 20.8% across California. COPD is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 5.1% across California. In all, Strawberry runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 42 miles from Strawberry
The closest emergency room is Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, 42.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Strawberry, and more people treating it
42.5% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Nearly everyone in Strawberry is insured
Only 3.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. 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 Strawberry’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Strawberry adults…
Strawberry runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Strawberry
No hospital or community health center in Strawberry 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 Strawberry; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Strawberry 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.
How Strawberry adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Strawberry runs above California.
3 in 10 Strawberry 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.
8.9% of Strawberry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Strawberry 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 Strawberry adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Strawberry
Why doesn’t Strawberry have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Strawberry.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Strawberry.
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.