Jess Valley Schoolhouse · Photo: Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Likely residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Likely, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Likely. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Likely
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Likely
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.2%), 3 times the California rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.6%), more than twice the California rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.6%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Likely runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Likely, and more people treating it
49.7% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Likely
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Likely is short on primary care and mental health care
Likely’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Likely’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Likely adults…
Likely runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Likely adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Care in and near Likely
No hospital or community health center in Likely 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 Likely; ≈ 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 Likely adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Likely runs above California.
1 in 3 Likely 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.
20.8% of Likely adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Likely 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 Likely adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Likely
Why doesn’t Likely have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Likely.
What hospital is closest to Likely?
Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, 18.5 miles in a straight line from Likely’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Likely.
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.