Photo: Lightandtruth · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Point Arena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Point Arena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Point Arena. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Point Arena
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Point Arena
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.9%), vs 20.8% across California. COPD is also above the state: 6.5%, vs 5.1% across California. In all, Point Arena runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Point Arena
The closest emergency room is Adventist Health Ukiah Valley in Ukiah, 31.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Redwood Coast Medical Services is closer (0.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Fewer Point Arena adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below California. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Point Arena’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Point Arena adults…
Point Arena runs above CA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Point Arena
1 community health center in Point Arena, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Point Arena; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.2% of Point Arena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
3.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Point Arena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Point Arena adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Point Arena does better than California.
1 in 3 Point Arena 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.
Point Arena 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 Point Arena adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Point Arena
Why doesn’t Point Arena have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Point Arena.
Where can I get low-cost care near Point Arena?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Redwood Coast Medical Services - Dental Clinic in Point Arena, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Point Arena.
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.