Where Smith River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Smith River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Smith River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Smith River
The nearest ER is 36 miles from Smith River
The closest emergency room is Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach, 36.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Open Door Community Health Centers is closer (10.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Smith River
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.5%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 13 adults have had cancer (8%), vs 6.4% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 24.8%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Smith River runs above California on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smith River is short on primary care and mental health care
Smith River’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Smith River’s likely range.
Care in and near Smith River
No hospital or community health center in Smith River 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 Smith River; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Smith River adults…
Smith River runs above CA on 6 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 Smith River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Smith River adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Smith River 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.
14.8% of Smith River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Smith River 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 Smith River adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Smith River
Why doesn’t Smith River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Smith River.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Smith River.
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.