Photo: Own work by Saltysailor · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Montague is healthier than 58%
Montague differs from California on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Montague. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Montague
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Montague
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 6.4% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.5%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Montague runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Montague
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.4%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.1%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Montague
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.6%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Montague is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Montague is healthier than 37%. Against the 8,840 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 58%. Health Grade ↓
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 Montague’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Montague’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Montague is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 75% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Montague’s median household income is $59,750; among the 8,840 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 58%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Montague compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.2% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Montague adults…
Montague runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Montague adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Montague runs above California.
1 in 3 Montague adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
Care in and near Montague
No hospital or community health center in Montague 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 Montague; ≈ 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 Montague 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.
17.4% of Montague adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Montague and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montague | C+ | 32.1% | 12% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Montague adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Montague
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Montague is better than California on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Montague’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Montague | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%20.4–27.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.2–18.5 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%17.8–22.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.1%24.5–40.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.2–13.8 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.2%30.8–39.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%32.3–41.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%25.1–32 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%7–9.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%11.6–17.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%13–18.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25%20.5–29.9 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%13.6–20.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%28.5–42.4 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%5.8–8.8 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.1%68.7–76.9 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%56.6–64.5 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.7–87 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.1–76.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63%57.5–68.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%66.1–81.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%22.5–30.5 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%29.5–40 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.4%21.5–29.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.1%13.3–19.3 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%11–15.3 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.7–9.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8–10.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.4%14.4–20.9 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.3%31.4–41.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.3%14.9–19.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.4%15.2–19.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9.1–11.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4–5.3 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Montague
Is Montague a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Montague is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Montague?
CDC estimates 32.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.5% and 40.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Montague?
Fairchild Medical Center in Yreka, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Montague’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Montague have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.8%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Montague more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Montague.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.