Where Carrick residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carrick, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carrick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carrick
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Carrick
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Carrick runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Carrick keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.7% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (88.9% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Carrick adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Carrick’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Carrick adults…
Carrick runs above CA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carrick 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.
10.5% of Carrick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Carrick
No hospital or community health center in Carrick 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 Carrick; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Carrick adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Carrick does better than California.
3 in 10 Carrick 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.
Carrick 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 Carrick adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carrick
Why doesn’t Carrick have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carrick.
What hospital is closest to Carrick?
Mercy Medical Center of Mt Shasta in Mount Shasta, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Carrick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Carrick?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Weed Health Center in Weed, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carrick.
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.