Where Kep'el residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kep'el, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kep'el. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kep'el
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Kep'el
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), about twice the California rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Kep'el runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Kep'el
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.5%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Kep'el
The closest emergency room is Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, 30.3 miles away in a straight line. And 15.1% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.3% across California. For everyday care, Orleans Karuk Medical Clinic is closer (14.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Kep'el, and more people treating it
40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77.2% 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 Kep'el’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kep'el adults…
Kep'el runs above CA on 11 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Kep'el
No hospital or community health center in Kep'el 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 Kep'el; ≈ 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 Kep'el adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Kep'el adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Kep'el runs above California.
1 in 3 Kep'el 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.
24.6% of Kep'el adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Kep'el 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 Kep'el adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kep'el
Why doesn’t Kep'el have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kep'el.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kep'el.
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.