Where Laytonville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Laytonville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Laytonville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Laytonville
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Laytonville
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Laytonville runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Laytonville
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.4%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Laytonville
1 in 9 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (11.5%), vs 7.3% across California. Food insecurity (24.2% vs 17.9%) and no reliable transportation (13.2% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 26.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Laytonville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Laytonville adults…
Laytonville runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Laytonville is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Laytonville as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.2% of Laytonville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Laytonville
1 community health center in Laytonville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Laytonville; ≈ 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 Laytonville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Laytonville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Laytonville runs above California.
4 in 10 Laytonville 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.
Laytonville 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 Laytonville adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Laytonville
Why doesn’t Laytonville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Laytonville.
What hospital is closest to Laytonville?
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast in Fort Bragg, 22.7 miles in a straight line from Laytonville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Laytonville?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Long Valley Health Center - Dental in Laytonville, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Laytonville.
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.