Where McArthur residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McArthur, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McArthur. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McArthur
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in McArthur
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 6.4% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, McArthur runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in McArthur, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 75.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. 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 McArthur’s likely range.
Out of every 100 McArthur adults…
McArthur runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
McArthur is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in McArthur as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of McArthur adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near McArthur
No hospital or community health center in McArthur 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 McArthur; ≈ 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.
How McArthur adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 McArthur 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.
15.3% of McArthur adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
McArthur and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River Mills | — | — | — | — |
Fall River Mills: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McArthur adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McArthur
Why doesn’t McArthur have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McArthur.
What hospital is closest to McArthur?
Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, 1.3 miles in a straight line from McArthur’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 McArthur?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Fall River Valley Health Center in Fall River Mills, 0.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McArthur.
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.