Photo: w:en:David Jordan · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Tupman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tupman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tupman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tupman
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Tupman
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Tupman runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Tupman
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Tupman
53.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 24.3% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). 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 Tupman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tupman adults…
Tupman runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tupman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Tupman
No hospital or community health center in Tupman 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 Tupman; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Tupman adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Tupman runs above California.
2 in 5 Tupman 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.
26.3% of Tupman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Tupman 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 Tupman adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Tupman
Why doesn’t Tupman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tupman.
What hospital is closest to Tupman?
Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Tupman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Tupman?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Omni Family Health in Buttonwillow, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tupman.
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.