Where Valley Ranch residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Valley Ranch, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Valley Ranch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valley Ranch
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Valley Ranch
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (15.6%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), about twice the California rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Valley Ranch runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Valley Ranch, and more people treating it
46.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Valley Ranch keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.7% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (72.1% 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 Valley Ranch’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Valley Ranch adults…
Valley Ranch runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Valley Ranch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Valley Ranch
No hospital or community health center in Valley Ranch 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 Valley Ranch; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Valley Ranch adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Valley Ranch does better than California.
3 in 10 Valley Ranch 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.
10.4% of Valley Ranch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Valley Ranch and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clio | — | — | — | — | |
| Gold Mountain | — | — | — | — | |
| Whitehawk | — | — | — | — |
Clio, Gold Mountain and Whitehawk: 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 Valley Ranch adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Valley Ranch
Why doesn’t Valley Ranch have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Valley Ranch.
What hospital is closest to Valley Ranch?
Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus in Portola, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Valley Ranch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valley Ranch.
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.