Photo: Coolcaesar at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Trinidad residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Trinidad, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Trinidad. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Trinidad
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Trinidad
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.7%), vs 20.8% across California. COPD is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.1% across California. In all, Trinidad runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and cancer, arthritis and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Trinidad, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 78.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Trinidad keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78% vs 71.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.1% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Trinidad’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Trinidad adults…
Trinidad runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Trinidad is an older town: 38% 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 Trinidad as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Trinidad adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Trinidad
No hospital or community health center in Trinidad 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 Trinidad; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
2.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Trinidad adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Trinidad runs above California.
3 in 10 Trinidad 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.
10.5% of Trinidad adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Trinidad 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 Trinidad adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Trinidad
Why doesn’t Trinidad have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Trinidad.
What hospital is closest to Trinidad?
Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Trinidad’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 Trinidad?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mckinleyville Community Health Center in Mckinleyville, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Trinidad.
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.