Helena Historic District · Photo: Musetted · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Junction City is healthier than 60%
Junction City differs from California on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Junction City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Junction City
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Junction City
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 5.6% across California. Cancer is also above the state: 11%, vs 6.4% across California. In all, Junction City runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Junction City
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Junction City, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Junction City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Junction City is healthier than 24%. Against the 5,106 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 60%. Health Grade ↓
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 Junction City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Junction City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Junction City is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 70% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Junction City’s median household income is $48,250; among the 5,106 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 60%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Junction City compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.3% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Junction City adults…
Junction City runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
7.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Junction City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Junction City
No hospital or community health center in Junction City 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 Junction City; ≈ 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).
How Junction City adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Junction City runs above California.
1 in 3 Junction City 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.
19.7% of Junction City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Junction City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City | C− | 33.3% | 14.9% | 17.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Junction City adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Junction City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Junction City is better than California on 5 and worse on 12; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Junction City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Junction City | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.4%22.8–30.1 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.3–19.8 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.1–20.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.3%25–42.1 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.9%12.8–17 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.9%37.1–46.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.1%36.1–45.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33%29.2–36.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.8–12.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.2%9–11.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9–12.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.2–15.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3%14.3–20.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%22.4–32.8 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.5–18.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%27.2–41.1 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.9–8.9 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.1%71.1–78.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.9%56.3–63.7 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.5–88.3 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%73.8–79.9 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%62.1–72.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%62.8–79.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%20.9–28.5 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.2%26.8–37.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%20.6–28.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.5%13.7–19.7 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.4–14.6 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%6.8–9.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%7.9–10.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.7%16.4–23.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.7%33.5–43.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.6%17.7–23.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.2–18.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6–7.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.4–12.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%4.9–6.2 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Junction City
Is Junction City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Junction City is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Junction City?
CDC estimates 33.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 42.1%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Junction City?
Trinity Hospital in Weaverville, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Junction City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Junction City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.9%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Junction City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Junction City.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.