Photo: Missvain · CC BY 4.0Where Anchor Bay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Anchor Bay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Anchor Bay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anchor Bay
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Anchor Bay
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.2%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Anchor Bay runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Anchor Bay
The closest emergency room is Adventist Health Ukiah Valley in Ukiah, 30.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Redwood Coast Medical Services is closer (3.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Anchor Bay, and more people treating it
40.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 78.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Anchor Bay keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.9% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (69.8% 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 Anchor Bay’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Anchor Bay adults…
Anchor Bay runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Anchor Bay
No hospital or community health center in Anchor Bay 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 Anchor Bay; ≈ 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 Anchor Bay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
2.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Anchor Bay adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Anchor Bay does better than California.
1 in 3 Anchor Bay 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.
11.2% of Anchor Bay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Anchor Bay 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 Anchor Bay adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Anchor Bay
Why doesn’t Anchor Bay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Anchor Bay.
Where can I get low-cost care near Anchor Bay?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Redwood Coast Med SVC Resrc Ctr in Gualala, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Anchor Bay.
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.