Photo: Barabas · CC BY 3.0Where Scotia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Scotia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Scotia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Scotia
COPD, depression and obesity run high in Scotia
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 5.1% across California. 3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (29%), vs 20.1% across California. Obesity is also above the state: 36.8%, vs 27.8% across California. In all, Scotia runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Scotia
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.2%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Scotia
1 in 8 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (12.7%), vs 7.3% across California. Food insecurity (25.2% vs 17.9%) and no reliable transportation (13.7% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 29% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Scotia’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Scotia adults…
Scotia runs above CA on 8 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29% of Scotia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Scotia
1 community health center in Scotia, 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 Scotia; ≈ 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 Scotia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Scotia adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Scotia runs above California.
4 in 10 Scotia 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.
Scotia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Dell | C− | 35.7% | 13.4% | 19.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Scotia adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Scotia
Why doesn’t Scotia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Scotia.
What hospital is closest to Scotia?
Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital in Fortuna, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Scotia’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 Scotia?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is We Care - Scotia Bluffs in Scotia, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Scotia.
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.