Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Orick residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Orick, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Orick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orick
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Orick
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 6.4% across California. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.6%), vs 20.8% across California. COPD is also above the state: 6.6%, vs 5.1% across California. In all, Orick runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Orick
The closest emergency room is Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, 27.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Nearly everyone in Orick is insured
Only 5.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. Checkups ↓
Orick is an active town
Only 19.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% 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 Orick’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Orick adults…
Orick runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Orick
No hospital or community health center in Orick 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 Orick; ≈ 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 Orick 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.
7.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Orick adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Orick runs above California.
1 in 3 Orick 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.
11.7% of Orick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Orick 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 Orick adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Orick
Why doesn’t Orick have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Orick.
What hospital is closest to Orick?
Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, 27.2 miles in a straight line from Orick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Orick.
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.