Where Gazelle residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gazelle, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gazelle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gazelle
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Gazelle
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.3%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Gazelle runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Gazelle, and more people treating it
35.6% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Gazelle keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.6% vs 71.9%) and cholesterol checks (88% vs 85.4%). 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 Gazelle’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gazelle adults…
Gazelle runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gazelle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Gazelle
No hospital or community health center in Gazelle 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 Gazelle; ≈ 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).
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.
How Gazelle adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Gazelle runs above California.
1 in 3 Gazelle 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.
13.6% of Gazelle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Gazelle 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 Gazelle adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gazelle
Why doesn’t Gazelle have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gazelle.
What hospital is closest to Gazelle?
Fairchild Medical Center in Yreka, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Gazelle’s 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 Gazelle?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Weed Health Center in Weed, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gazelle.
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.