Where Tecopa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tecopa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tecopa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tecopa
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Tecopa
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.9%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), about twice the California rate. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.3%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Tecopa runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Tecopa, and more people treating it
43% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Tecopa
The closest emergency room is Desert View Hospital in Pahrump, 29 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Tecopa keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.8% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (68.4% vs 62.8%). 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 Tecopa’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tecopa adults…
Tecopa runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tecopa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Tecopa
No hospital or community health center in Tecopa 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 Tecopa; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
27 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Tecopa adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Tecopa runs above California.
1 in 3 Tecopa 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.
15.6% of Tecopa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Tecopa 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 Tecopa adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tecopa
Why doesn’t Tecopa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tecopa.
What hospital is closest to Tecopa?
Desert View Hospital in Pahrump, 29.0 miles in a straight line from Tecopa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tecopa.
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.