Where Ruth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ruth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ruth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ruth
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ruth
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.2%), 3 times the California rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14.2%), more than twice the California rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Ruth runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ruth
50.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 22.8% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Ruth
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.4%), 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 Ruth’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ruth adults…
Ruth runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ruth is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ruth as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ruth 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 Ruth
No hospital or community health center in Ruth 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 Ruth; ≈ 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 Ruth adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ruth runs above California.
1 in 3 Ruth 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.
24.7% of Ruth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Ruth 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 Ruth adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ruth
Why doesn’t Ruth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ruth.
What hospital is closest to Ruth?
Jerold Phelps Community Hospital in Garberville, 26.9 miles in a straight line from Ruth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ruth.
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.