Where Madeline residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Madeline, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 96119. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Madeline
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Madeline
The closest emergency room is Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, 30.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Madeline
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.6% across California. In all, Madeline runs above California on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Madeline
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
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 Madeline’s likely range; Madeline’s figures come from ZIP code 96119, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Madeline
No hospital or community health center in Madeline 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 Madeline; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Madeline adults…
Madeline runs above CA on 3 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Madeline adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Madeline adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Madeline 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.
17.3% of Madeline adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Madeline 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 Madeline adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Madeline
Why doesn’t Madeline have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Madeline.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Madeline.
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.