Where Topaz residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Topaz, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Topaz. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Topaz
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Topaz
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.6% across California. COPD is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.1% across California. In all, Topaz runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Topaz, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 75.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Topaz
The closest emergency room is Carson Valley Health in Gardnerville, 22.6 miles away in a straight line. 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 Topaz’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Topaz adults…
Topaz runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Topaz adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Topaz
No hospital or community health center in Topaz 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 Topaz; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
25 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Topaz adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Topaz 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.
13.8% of Topaz adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Topaz and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleville | — | — | — | — |
Coleville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Topaz adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Topaz
Why doesn’t Topaz have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Topaz.
What hospital is closest to Topaz?
Carson Valley Health in Gardnerville, 22.6 miles in a straight line from Topaz’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Topaz.
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.