Where Fields Landing residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fields Landing, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fields Landing. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fields Landing
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Fields Landing
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Fields Landing runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Fields Landing
47.3% 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 ↓
Smoking is more common in Fields Landing
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.2%), about twice the California rate. 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 Fields Landing’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fields Landing adults…
Fields Landing runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fields Landing adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
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.
Care in and near Fields Landing
No hospital or community health center in Fields Landing 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 Fields Landing; ≈ 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 Fields Landing adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fields Landing runs above California.
1 in 3 Fields Landing 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.
30.2% of Fields Landing adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Fields Landing and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Hill | B− | 30.7% | 11.3% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fields Landing adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fields Landing
Why doesn’t Fields Landing have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fields Landing.
What hospital is closest to Fields Landing?
Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Fields Landing’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 Fields Landing?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Redwood Community Health Center in Eureka, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fields Landing.
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.