Photo: Barabas · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Little River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Little River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Little River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little River
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Little River
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.3%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), about twice the California rate. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.8%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Little River runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Little River, and more people treating it
45.7% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Little River keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.6% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (74% vs 62.8%). 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 Little River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Little River adults…
Little River runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Little River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Little River
No hospital or community health center in Little River 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 Little River; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
5.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Little River adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Little River does better than California.
3 in 10 Little River 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.
8.3% of Little River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Little River 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 Little River adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Little River
Why doesn’t Little River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Little River.
What hospital is closest to Little River?
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast in Fort Bragg, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Little River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Little River.
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.