Where Big Lagoon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Lagoon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Lagoon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Lagoon
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Big Lagoon
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.5%), vs 20.8% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Big Lagoon runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Big Lagoon, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 79.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Big Lagoon keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.5% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (67.8% 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 Big Lagoon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Big Lagoon adults…
Big Lagoon runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Lagoon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Big Lagoon
No hospital or community health center in Big Lagoon 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 Big Lagoon; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Big Lagoon adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Big Lagoon does better than California.
3 in 10 Big Lagoon 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.
10.8% of Big Lagoon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Big Lagoon 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 Big Lagoon adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Lagoon
Why doesn’t Big Lagoon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Big Lagoon.
What hospital is closest to Big Lagoon?
Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Big Lagoon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Big Lagoon.
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.