Photo: Peter D. Tillman from USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Albion residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Albion, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Albion. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Albion
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Albion
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.9%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.6%), vs 20.8% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Albion runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Albion, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Albion keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.4% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (68.9% 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 Albion’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Albion adults…
Albion runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Albion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Albion
No hospital or community health center in Albion 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 Albion; ≈ 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 Albion adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Albion does better than California.
3 in 10 Albion 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.
8.2% of Albion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Albion 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 Albion adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Albion
Why doesn’t Albion have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Albion.
What hospital is closest to Albion?
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast in Fort Bragg, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Albion’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Albion.
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.