Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Where Volcano residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Volcano, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Volcano. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Volcano
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Volcano
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.2%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 5.6% across California. COPD is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 5.1% across California. In all, Volcano runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Volcano, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Volcano keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.7% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (69% 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 Volcano’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Volcano adults…
Volcano 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 Volcano adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Volcano
No hospital or community health center in Volcano 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 Volcano; ≈ 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 Volcano adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Volcano does better than California.
1 in 3 Volcano 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.
10.3% of Volcano adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Volcano 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 Volcano adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Volcano
Why doesn’t Volcano have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Volcano.
What hospital is closest to Volcano?
Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Volcano’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Volcano.
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.