Photo: Frank Schulenburg · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Samoa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Samoa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Samoa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Samoa
Binge drinking is the habit Samoa doesn’t win on
21.9% of adults binge drink, vs 15.3% across California, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Samoa
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.4%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.4%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Diabetes and high cholesterol are less common in Samoa
Samoa runs below California on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.9% vs 11.7%), high cholesterol (29.4% vs 35.4%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.1%). Conditions ↓
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 Samoa’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
3.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Samoa adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Samoa runs above California.
1 in 3 Samoa 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.
Out of every 100 Samoa adults…
Samoa runs below CA on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Samoa
No hospital or community health center in Samoa 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 Samoa; ≈ 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 Samoa 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.
14.4% of Samoa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Samoa 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 Samoa adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Samoa
Why doesn’t Samoa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Samoa.
What hospital is closest to Samoa?
Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Samoa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Samoa?
13 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Third Street Services in Eureka, 1.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Samoa.
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.