Where West Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Point
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in West Point
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.5%), about twice the California rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, West Point runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in West Point
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in West Point, and more people treating it
43.3% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 79.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
West Point is short on primary care and mental health care
West Point’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 West Point’s likely range.
Out of every 100 West Point adults…
West Point runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
West Point is an older town: 30% 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 West Point 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 West Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near West Point
No hospital or community health center in West Point 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 West Point; ≈ 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 West Point adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Point runs above California.
1 in 3 West Point 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.
22.2% of West Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
West Point and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilseyville | — | — | — | — |
Wilseyville: 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 West Point adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Point
Why doesn’t West Point have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Point.
What hospital is closest to West Point?
Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, 12.7 miles in a straight line from West Point’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 West Point.
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.