Humboldt Bay Life-Saving Station · Photo: Ellin Beltz · Public domainWhere Fairhaven residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fairhaven, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fairhaven. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fairhaven
Depression is more common in Fairhaven
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.4%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.4%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Fairhaven doesn’t win on
19.7% of adults binge drink, vs 15.3% across California, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Fairhaven is an active town
Only 19.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
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 Fairhaven’s likely range.
How Fairhaven adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fairhaven runs above California.
1 in 3 Fairhaven 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
2.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Fairhaven adults…
Fairhaven runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fairhaven
No hospital or community health center in Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Fairhaven 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.
14.6% of Fairhaven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fairhaven
Why doesn’t Fairhaven have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fairhaven.
What hospital is closest to Fairhaven?
Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Fairhaven’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 Fairhaven?
12 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Third Street Services in Eureka, 2.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fairhaven.
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.