Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Redcrest residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Redcrest, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 95569, 95565. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Redcrest
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Redcrest
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Redcrest runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Redcrest
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.9%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Redcrest
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28.6%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 21.6%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
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 Redcrest’s likely range; Redcrest’s figures come from ZIP codes 95569, 95565, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Redcrest adults…
Redcrest runs above CA on 11 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Redcrest adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Redcrest runs above California.
1 in 3 Redcrest 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.
Care in and near Redcrest
No hospital or community health center in Redcrest 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 Redcrest; ≈ 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 Redcrest adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27% of Redcrest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Redcrest 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 Redcrest adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Redcrest
Why doesn’t Redcrest have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Redcrest.
What hospital is closest to Redcrest?
Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital in Fortuna, 16.1 miles in a straight line from Redcrest’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Redcrest.
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.