Where Macdoel residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Macdoel, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Macdoel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Macdoel
More Macdoel adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.6%), vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Macdoel
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Macdoel runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Macdoel
36.6% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 17.9% across California (about twice the California rate). Utility shut-off threats (15.1% vs 7.3%) and no reliable transportation (17.7% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 35.5% 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 Macdoel’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Macdoel adults…
Macdoel runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
35.5% of Macdoel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Macdoel
No hospital or community health center in Macdoel 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 Macdoel; ≈ 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 Macdoel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Macdoel adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Macdoel runs above California.
4 in 10 Macdoel 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.
Macdoel and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Macdoel adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Macdoel
Why doesn’t Macdoel have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Macdoel.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Macdoel.
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.