Where Miranda residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Miranda, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Miranda. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Miranda
COPD, depression and stroke run high in Miranda
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), about twice the California rate. 3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28.4%), vs 20.1% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Miranda runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Miranda
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Miranda
52.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 16.2% 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 Miranda’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Miranda adults…
Miranda runs above CA on 10 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Miranda adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Miranda
No hospital or community health center in Miranda 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 Miranda; ≈ 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 Miranda adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Miranda runs above California.
1 in 3 Miranda 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.
25.9% of Miranda adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Miranda 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 Miranda adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Miranda
Why doesn’t Miranda have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Miranda.
What hospital is closest to Miranda?
Jerold Phelps Community Hospital in Garberville, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Miranda’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 Miranda?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is RRHC Satellite Dental in Redway, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Miranda.
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.