Where Canby residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Canby, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Canby. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Canby
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Canby
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), about twice the California rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Canby runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 97% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Canby
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Canby, and more people treating it
42.4% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Canby is short on primary care and mental health care
Canby’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Canby’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Canby adults…
Canby runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Canby is an older town: 97% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Canby as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Canby adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Canby
No hospital or community health center in Canby 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 Canby; ≈ 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).
How Canby adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Canby runs above California.
1 in 3 Canby 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.
20.2% of Canby adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Canby 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 Canby adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Canby
Why doesn’t Canby have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Canby.
What hospital is closest to Canby?
Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, 17.6 miles in a straight line from Canby’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Canby.
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.