Where Igo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Igo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Igo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Igo
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Igo
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.4%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Igo runs above California on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Igo doesn’t win on
18.8% of adults binge drink, vs 15.3% across California, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Igo is an active town
Only 19.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% 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 Igo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Igo adults…
Igo runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Igo
No hospital or community health center in Igo 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 Igo; ≈ 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 Igo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Igo adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Igo 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.
11.5% of Igo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Igo 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 Igo adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Igo
Why doesn’t Igo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Igo.
What hospital is closest to Igo?
Mercy Medical Center Redding in Redding, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Igo’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 Igo?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is The Hartman House in Redding, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Igo.
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.