Tomales Presbyterian Church and Cemetery · Photo: Chris06 · CC0Where Tomales residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tomales, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tomales. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tomales
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Tomales
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), about twice the California rate. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.9%), vs 20.8% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Tomales runs above California on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Tomales, and more people treating it
35.8% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 78.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Tomales keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.7% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (73.1% 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 Tomales’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Tomales adults…
Tomales runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tomales adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Tomales
No hospital or community health center in Tomales 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 Tomales; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Tomales adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Tomales does better than California.
3 in 10 Tomales 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.
7.6% of Tomales adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Tomales 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 Tomales adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tomales
Why doesn’t Tomales have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tomales.
What hospital is closest to Tomales?
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in Santa Rosa, 17.4 miles in a straight line from Tomales’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tomales.
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.