Where Castella residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Castella, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Castella. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Castella
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Castella
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 6.4% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Castella runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Castella, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Castella
57.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 15.7% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). 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 Castella’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Castella adults…
Castella runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Castella adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Castella
No hospital or community health center in Castella 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 Castella; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Castella adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Castella runs above California.
1 in 3 Castella 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.
16% of Castella adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Castella 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 Castella adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Castella
Why doesn’t Castella have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Castella.
What hospital is closest to Castella?
Mercy Medical Center of Mt Shasta in Mount Shasta, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Castella’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 Castella?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Dunsmuir Dental Center in Dunsmuir, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Castella.
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.