Where Wautec residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wautec, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 95546. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wautec
Smoking is more common in Wautec
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.8%), more than twice the California rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Wautec
46.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 31% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and asthma run high in Wautec
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.1% across California. Asthma is also above the state: 14.4%, vs 9.3% across California. In all, Wautec runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Wautec’s likely range; Wautec’s figures come from ZIP code 95546, which may reach past town lines.
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 Wautec adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Wautec adults…
Wautec runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wautec
No hospital or community health center in Wautec 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 Wautec; ≈ 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).
How Wautec adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Wautec runs above California.
2 in 5 Wautec 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.
34.3% of Wautec adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Wautec 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 Wautec adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Wautec
Why doesn’t Wautec have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wautec.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wautec.
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.