Where Rackerby residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rackerby, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rackerby. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rackerby
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Rackerby
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 6.4% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Rackerby runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rackerby, and more people treating it
43.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Rackerby
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), 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 Rackerby’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rackerby adults…
Rackerby runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rackerby 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Rackerby
No hospital or community health center in Rackerby 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 Rackerby; ≈ 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).
How Rackerby adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rackerby runs above California.
1 in 3 Rackerby 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.
16.3% of Rackerby adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Rackerby 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 Rackerby adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rackerby
Why doesn’t Rackerby have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rackerby.
What hospital is closest to Rackerby?
Oroville Hospital in Oroville, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Rackerby’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rackerby?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sierra Family Medical Clinic, Oregon House in Oregon House, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rackerby.
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.