Where Moss Landing residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moss Landing, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moss Landing. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moss Landing
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Moss Landing
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Moss Landing runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Moss Landing
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
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 Moss Landing’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Moss Landing adults…
Moss Landing 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.
1.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Moss Landing
No hospital or community health center in Moss Landing 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 Moss Landing; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moss Landing adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Moss Landing adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Moss Landing 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.
18.6% of Moss Landing adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Moss Landing and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Moss Landing adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moss Landing
Why doesn’t Moss Landing have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Moss Landing.
What hospital is closest to Moss Landing?
Watsonville Community Hospital in Watsonville, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Moss Landing’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Moss Landing?
19 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CSVS - Castroville Clinic in Castroville, 3.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moss Landing.
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.