On CDC estimates, Bertsch-Oceanview is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns
Bertsch-Oceanview differs from California on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bertsch-Oceanview. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bertsch-Oceanview
The nearest ER is 47 miles from Bertsch-Oceanview
The closest emergency room is Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach, 47.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Open Door Community Health Centers is closer (2.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Bertsch-Oceanview
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.7%), vs 6.4% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.3%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Bertsch-Oceanview runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Bertsch-Oceanview
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.1%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.3%, 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 Bertsch-Oceanview’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Bertsch-Oceanview’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bertsch-Oceanview is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 82% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 15%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Bertsch-Oceanview’s median household income is $73,173; among the 10,751 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$91K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Where Bertsch-Oceanview compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.7% (U.S. 11%).
Care in and near Bertsch-Oceanview
No hospital or community health center in Bertsch-Oceanview 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 Bertsch-Oceanview; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Bertsch-Oceanview adults…
Bertsch-Oceanview runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Bertsch-Oceanview adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bertsch-Oceanview runs above California.
4 in 10 Bertsch-Oceanview 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Bertsch-Oceanview 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.
15.7% of Bertsch-Oceanview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Bertsch-Oceanview and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertsch-Oceanview | B− | 30.4% | 11.4% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Crescent City | B− | 32.2% | 10% | 15.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bertsch-Oceanview adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bertsch-Oceanview
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bertsch-Oceanview is better than California on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Bertsch-Oceanview’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bertsch-Oceanview | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%19.2–26.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.4–17.8 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17–21.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.4%22.8–38.9 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.8–13.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.8%29.6–38.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%31.7–40.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.3%23–30 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.1–13.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.7–9.6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.5%6.3–8.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.5–17.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.1–17.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.3%18.9–28.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.6–20.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%30.2–45.1 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.1–9.6 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.7%68.3–76.7 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.4%52.7–60.3 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.3–87.4 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.3%68.7–75.6 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.2%52.8–63.8 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.2%61.6–78.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%21.2–29.3 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.9%30.1–41.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.8%21.7–30.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.2%13.3–19.2 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%11.2–15.8 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.5–9 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.1–10.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.7%12.9–18.7 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.8%28.9–39 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%13.5–18.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.2–19 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.3–11.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–5 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bertsch-Oceanview
Is Bertsch-Oceanview a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bertsch-Oceanview is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bertsch-Oceanview?
CDC estimates 30.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.8% and 38.9%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Bertsch-Oceanview have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–9.6%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Bertsch-Oceanview more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bertsch-Oceanview.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.