Where Whitmore residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whitmore, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whitmore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whitmore
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Whitmore
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.6% across California. COPD is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.1% across California. In all, Whitmore runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Whitmore, and more people treating it
41.3% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Whitmore
The closest emergency room is Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, 23.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Shingletown Medical Center is closer (8.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Whitmore keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.7% vs 71.9%) and cholesterol checks (90.2% vs 85.4%). 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 Whitmore’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Whitmore adults…
Whitmore runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Whitmore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Whitmore
No hospital or community health center in Whitmore 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 Whitmore; ≈ 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.
How Whitmore adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Whitmore does better than California.
1 in 3 Whitmore 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 Whitmore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Whitmore and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Whitmore adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Whitmore
Why doesn’t Whitmore have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Whitmore.
What hospital is closest to Whitmore?
Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, 23.7 miles in a straight line from Whitmore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Whitmore?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shingletown Medical Center in Shingletown, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whitmore.
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.