Where Salyer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Salyer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Salyer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Salyer
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Salyer
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.9%), about twice the California rate. Cancer is also above the state: 12%, vs 6.4% across California. In all, Salyer runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Salyer
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Salyer, and more people treating it
44.3% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 79.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Salyer
The closest emergency room is Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, 27.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Open Door Community Health Centers is closer (5.4 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 Salyer’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Salyer adults…
Salyer runs above CA on 10 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Salyer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Salyer
No hospital or community health center in Salyer 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 Salyer; ≈ 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 Salyer adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Salyer runs above California.
1 in 3 Salyer 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.
20.4% of Salyer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Salyer and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek | C | 33.3% | 14.3% | 16.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Salyer adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Salyer
Why doesn’t Salyer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Salyer.
What hospital is closest to Salyer?
Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, 27.2 miles in a straight line from Salyer’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 Salyer?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Willow Creek Community Health Center in Willow Creek, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Salyer.
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.