Tule Lake Segregation Center · Photo: Russell Lee · Public domainWhere Newell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newell
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Newell
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.6% across California. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.1% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Newell runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Newell
The closest emergency room is Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls, 33.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Mountain Valleys Health Centers is closer (7.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Newell, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 76.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Newell is short on primary care and mental health care
Newell’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Newell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Newell adults…
Newell runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Newell
No hospital or community health center in Newell 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 Newell; ≈ 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 Newell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
How Newell adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Newell 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.
19.6% of Newell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Newell 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 Newell adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newell
Why doesn’t Newell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newell.
Where can I get low-cost care near Newell?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tulelake Health Center in Tulelake, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newell.
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.