Photo: Sharon Mollerus · CC BY 2.0Where Manchester residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Manchester, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Manchester. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manchester
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Manchester
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.6% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.9%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Manchester runs above California on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Manchester
The closest emergency room is Adventist Health Ukiah Valley in Ukiah, 28.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Redwood Coast Medical Services is closer (4.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Manchester keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (88.9% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Manchester adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below California. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Manchester’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Manchester adults…
Manchester runs above CA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Manchester
No hospital or community health center in Manchester 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 Manchester; ≈ 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 Manchester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.2% of Manchester adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Manchester adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Manchester does better than California.
1 in 3 Manchester 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.
Manchester 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 Manchester adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Manchester
Why doesn’t Manchester have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Manchester.
What hospital is closest to Manchester?
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley in Ukiah, 28.9 miles in a straight line from Manchester’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Manchester?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Redwood Coast Medical Services - Point Arena in Point Arena, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manchester.
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.