Healthcare in Sierra City, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.9%
4.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.3%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.0%
3.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
41.5%
Arthritis
32.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.3%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.3%
Loneliness
32.8%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.9%
Mobility
19.7%
Cognitive
15.7%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.9 mi
Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus | 18.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tahoe Forest Hospital | 26.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Plumas District Hospital | 29.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | 32.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc | 41.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Sierra City has an obesity rate of 31.9%, which is 4.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.