Where Round Mountain residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Round Mountain, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Round Mountain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Round Mountain
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Round Mountain
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 6.4% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Round Mountain runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Round Mountain, and more people treating it
42.3% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Round Mountain
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.2%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Round Mountain
The closest emergency room is Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, 27.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hill Country Community Clinic is closer (0.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. 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 Round Mountain’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Round Mountain adults…
Round Mountain runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Round Mountain 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.
Care in and near Round Mountain
1 community health center in Round Mountain, 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 Round Mountain; ≈ 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 Round Mountain adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Round Mountain runs above California.
1 in 3 Round Mountain 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.
17.7% of Round Mountain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Round Mountain and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Creek | — | — | — | — |
Montgomery Creek: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Round Mountain adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Round Mountain
Why doesn’t Round Mountain have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Round Mountain.
What hospital is closest to Round Mountain?
Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, 27.7 miles in a straight line from Round Mountain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Round Mountain?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hill Country Community Clinic in Round Mountain, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Round Mountain.
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.