West Butte Schoolhouse · Photo: Rifflebox · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Meridian residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Meridian, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Meridian. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Meridian
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Meridian
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.6% across California. Cancer is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 6.4% across California. In all, Meridian runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Meridian
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Meridian
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.9%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.7%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
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 Meridian’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Meridian adults…
Meridian runs above CA on 9 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.
How Meridian adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Meridian runs above California.
4 in 10 Meridian 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.
Care in and near Meridian
No hospital or community health center in Meridian 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 Meridian; ≈ 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 Meridian 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.
20.3% of Meridian adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Meridian 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 Meridian adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Meridian
Why doesn’t Meridian have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Meridian.
What hospital is closest to Meridian?
Colusa Medical Center in Colusa, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Meridian’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Meridian?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ampla Health Colusa Medical & Dental in Colusa, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Meridian.
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.