Photo: Ellin Beltz · Public domainWhere Klamath residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Klamath, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Klamath. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Klamath
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Klamath
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.3%), about twice the California rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 11%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Klamath runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Klamath
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (22.2%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 47 miles from Klamath
The closest emergency room is Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, 46.7 miles away in a straight line. And 15.7% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.3% across California. For everyday care, Open Door Community Health Centers is closer (15.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Klamath, and more people treating it
43.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 76% 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 Klamath’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Klamath adults…
Klamath runs above CA on 10 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.
21 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Klamath
No hospital or community health center in Klamath 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 Klamath; ≈ 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 Klamath adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Klamath adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Klamath runs above California.
4 in 10 Klamath 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.
30.6% of Klamath adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Klamath 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 Klamath adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Klamath
Why doesn’t Klamath have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Klamath.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Klamath.
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.