On CDC estimates, Fort Dick is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns
Fort Dick differs from California on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fort Dick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fort Dick
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Fort Dick
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 6.4% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.1%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Fort Dick runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 42% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and COPD, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 40 miles from Fort Dick
The closest emergency room is Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach, 39.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Open Door Community Health Centers is closer (6.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Depression is more common in Fort Dick
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.7%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.7%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
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 Fort Dick’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Fort Dick’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fort Dick is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 86% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Fort Dick’s median household income is $70,610; among the 10,560 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Where Fort Dick compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.6% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Fort Dick adults…
Fort Dick runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Fort Dick is an older town: 42% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Fort Dick as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Fort Dick
No hospital or community health center in Fort Dick 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 Fort Dick; ≈ 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 Fort Dick adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fort Dick runs above California.
4 in 10 Fort Dick 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fort Dick 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.
14.3% of Fort Dick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Fort Dick and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dick | C+ | 29.2% | 11.8% | 15.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fort Dick adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fort Dick
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fort Dick is better than California on 3 and worse on 12; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Fort Dick’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fort Dick | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.8%20–27.8 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.2–18.9 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.5–21.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.2%21.9–37.3 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.1–13.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%31.6–40.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%34.1–43.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.1%25.5–32.9 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–11 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.8–8.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%7.1–9.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.4%10.9–16.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%13.1–19 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.7%20.2–29.8 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.6–18.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%28.9–43.6 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.1–9.5 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.7%69.6–77.7 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.7%58.1–65.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.1–88.9 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.2%70.6–77.5 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.7%62.2–73.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%65.2–81 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%20.9–28.7 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.5%30.7–42.4 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%23.2–31.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.1%12.3–18.2 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.2–14.4 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.5–7.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.1–9.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.3%11.5–17.3 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.4%30.4–41 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%14.9–20.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.2–19 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.4–11.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Fort Dick
Is Fort Dick a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fort Dick is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fort Dick?
CDC estimates 29.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.9% and 37.3%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Fort Dick have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–9.5%), 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 Fort Dick more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fort Dick.
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.