Photo: User:bobjgalindo · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Dorris residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dorris, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dorris. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dorris
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Dorris
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Dorris runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Dorris
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.1%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Dorris
49.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 23.8% 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 Dorris’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Dorris adults…
Dorris runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dorris adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Dorris
1 community health center in Dorris, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Dorris; ≈ 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 Dorris adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Dorris runs above California.
4 in 10 Dorris 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.
34.4% of Dorris adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Dorris 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 Dorris adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dorris
Why doesn’t Dorris have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dorris.
What hospital is closest to Dorris?
Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls, 21.0 miles in a straight line from Dorris’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dorris?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Butte Valley Health Center in Dorris, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dorris.
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.