Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Douglas City is healthier than 78%
Douglas City differs from California on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Douglas City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Douglas City
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Douglas City
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), about twice the California rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Douglas City runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Douglas City
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.4%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Douglas City
52.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 22.7% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Douglas City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Douglas City is healthier than 13%. Against the 766 towns with similar household incomes ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 78%. Health Grade ↓
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 Douglas City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Douglas City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Douglas City is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 55% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Douglas City’s median household income is $31,827; among the 766 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 78%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Douglas City compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.6% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Douglas City adults…
Douglas City 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Douglas City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Douglas City
No hospital or community health center in Douglas City 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 Douglas City; ≈ 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 Douglas City adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Douglas City runs above California.
1 in 3 Douglas City 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.
23.5% of Douglas City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Douglas City and the towns around it
Douglas City’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas City | D | 35.5% | 16.8% | 19.4% | CDC place |
| Lewiston | C− | 34.7% | 16.3% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Weaverville | B− | 31% | 11.8% | 13.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Douglas City adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Douglas City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Douglas City is better than California on 2 and worse on 17; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Douglas City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Douglas City | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.3%25.3–33.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%16.8–21.8 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.7–21.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%27.1–44.2 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.8%14.3–19.3 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.2%39.4–48.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.5%37.8–47.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.8%30.8–38.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.8–12 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.1%10.3–14 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.7%18.9–27.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.4%15.9–22.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.2%23.8–34.6 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%11.6–17.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%29.3–43.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.1–9.3 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.8%71.8–79.4 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.7%48.9–56.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.2–88.8 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.2–80.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61%55.8–66.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.3%59.4–76.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%21.8–29.5 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%26.7–37.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%20.8–29 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.5%16.2–23.2 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.3%12–16.7 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.6%8.1–11.2 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%9.2–12.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.5%19.7–27.7 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.5%35.1–45.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.7%19.5–26 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.3–19.8 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.3–12.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.1%10.5–13.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Douglas City
Is Douglas City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Douglas City is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Douglas City?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 44.2%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Douglas City?
Trinity Hospital in Weaverville, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Douglas City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Douglas City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–9.3%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Douglas City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Douglas City.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.