Where Hiouchi residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hiouchi, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hiouchi. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hiouchi
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Hiouchi
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.8%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Hiouchi runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 46 miles from Hiouchi
The closest emergency room is Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach, 46.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Open Door Community Health Centers is closer (7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Hiouchi, and more people treating it
40.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Hiouchi
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 10.9% across California. 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 Hiouchi’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hiouchi adults…
Hiouchi runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hiouchi
No hospital or community health center in Hiouchi 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 Hiouchi; ≈ 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 Hiouchi 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Hiouchi adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hiouchi runs above California.
1 in 3 Hiouchi 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.
13.2% of Hiouchi adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Hiouchi 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 Hiouchi adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hiouchi
Why doesn’t Hiouchi have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hiouchi.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hiouchi?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Del Norte Community Health Center in Crescent City, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hiouchi.
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.