Photo: Publichall · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Gerber residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gerber, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gerber. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gerber
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Gerber
The closest emergency room is Enloe Health in Chico, 27.2 miles away in a straight line. And 13.1% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.3% across California. For everyday care, Ampla Health is closer (3.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Gerber
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.2%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (11% vs 7.3%) and no reliable transportation (13.1% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 23.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Gerber
52.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 13.4% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). 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 Gerber’s likely range.
Care in and near Gerber
No hospital or community health center in Gerber 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 Gerber; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.8% of Gerber adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gerber adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Gerber adults…
Gerber runs above CA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Gerber is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. COPD and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Gerber as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Gerber adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Gerber runs above California.
4 in 10 Gerber 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.
Gerber and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Flores | — | — | — | — |
Las Flores: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gerber adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gerber
Why doesn’t Gerber have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gerber.
What hospital is closest to Gerber?
Enloe Health in Chico, 27.2 miles in a straight line from Gerber’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gerber?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ampla Health Los Molinos Medical in Los Molinos, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gerber.
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.