Where Tuttletown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tuttletown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tuttletown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tuttletown
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Tuttletown
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 6.4% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Tuttletown runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 46% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Tuttletown
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Tuttletown, and more people treating it
41% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Tuttletown
The closest emergency room is Oak Valley Hospital District in Oakdale, 28.8 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 Tuttletown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tuttletown adults…
Tuttletown runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Tuttletown is an older town: 46% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Tuttletown as about how healthy they are.
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 Tuttletown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Tuttletown
No hospital or community health center in Tuttletown 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 Tuttletown; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Tuttletown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Tuttletown runs above California.
1 in 3 Tuttletown 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.
17.1% of Tuttletown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Tuttletown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | C+ | 29.7% | 13.4% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tuttletown adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tuttletown
Why doesn’t Tuttletown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tuttletown.
What hospital is closest to Tuttletown?
Oak Valley Hospital District in Oakdale, 28.8 miles in a straight line from Tuttletown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tuttletown.
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.