Where Alderpoint residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alderpoint, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alderpoint. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alderpoint
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Alderpoint
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Alderpoint runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Alderpoint
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.8%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Alderpoint
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.5%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 21.9%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
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 Alderpoint’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Alderpoint adults…
Alderpoint runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
How Alderpoint adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Alderpoint runs above California.
1 in 3 Alderpoint 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.
Care in and near Alderpoint
No hospital or community health center in Alderpoint 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 Alderpoint; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Alderpoint adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.7% of Alderpoint adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Alderpoint 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 Alderpoint adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Alderpoint
Why doesn’t Alderpoint have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alderpoint.
What hospital is closest to Alderpoint?
Jerold Phelps Community Hospital in Garberville, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Alderpoint’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alderpoint.
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.