Where Happy Camp residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Happy Camp, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Happy Camp. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Happy Camp
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Happy Camp
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Happy Camp runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Happy Camp
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 39 miles from Happy Camp
The closest emergency room is Fairchild Medical Center in Yreka, 39.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Karuk Tribe of California is closer (1.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Happy Camp, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 76.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. 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 Happy Camp’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Happy Camp adults…
Happy Camp runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Happy Camp is an older town: 35% 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 Happy Camp as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Happy Camp
1 community health center in Happy Camp, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Happy Camp; ≈ 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 Happy Camp adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Happy Camp adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Happy Camp runs above California.
1 in 3 Happy Camp 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.
22% of Happy Camp adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Happy Camp and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Happy Camp adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Happy Camp
Why doesn’t Happy Camp have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Happy Camp.
Where can I get low-cost care near Happy Camp?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Karuk Tribe in Happy Camp, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Happy Camp.
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.