Where Mad River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mad River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mad River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mad River
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Mad River
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), about twice the California rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Mad River runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Mad River
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.5%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Mad River
51.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 17% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). 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 Mad River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mad River adults…
Mad River runs above CA on 11 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mad River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Mad River
1 community health center in Mad River, 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 Mad 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).
How Mad River adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mad River runs above California.
1 in 3 Mad 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.
27.6% of Mad River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Mad River 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 Mad River adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mad River
Why doesn’t Mad 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 Mad River.
What hospital is closest to Mad River?
Jerold Phelps Community Hospital in Garberville, 27.8 miles in a straight line from Mad River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mad River?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southern Trinity Health Services in Mad River, 2.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mad 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.