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Health in Weott · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Weott residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Weott, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weott. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Weott

COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Weott

1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Weott runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Smoking is more common in Weott

1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.6%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓

Dental care lags in Weott

52.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 15.3% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). 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 Weott’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Weott adults…

Weott runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

11 of every 100 Weott adults have COPD
California: 5 in 100 · worse · likely 8.8–13%
Better than CAWorseAbout the sameCalifornia
Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with California

Share of adults, with the California figure marked.

Get no exercise 28.1%CA 24.6%
Sleep under 7 hours 36.7%CA 35.1%
Binge drink 17%CA 15.3%
Smoke cigarettes 20.6%CA 10.9%
0%10%20%30%40%
Weott, betterWeott, worseAbout the sameCalifornia
Where Weott gets moving

1.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve

Parks & trails →
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Weott adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.

71%Yearly checkupCA 72%
52%Dentist visitCA 63%
84%Cholesterol checkCA 85%
59%Colon screeningCA 58%
73%MammogramCA 76%
73%Taking BP medsCA 71%
1 in 11
working-age adults has no health insurance
Weott 8.9% · California 1 in 9 (10.6%)
Getting care

Care in and near Weott

No hospital or community health center in Weott itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERJerold Phelps Community HospitalGarberville · 16.7 miDirections →
+Low-cost careThe Wecare GroupScotia · 14.7 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
14.7 mi
The Wecare Group
2 sites · nearest in Scotia
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
14.8 mi
Redwoods Rural Health Center, Incorporated
4 sites · nearest in Redway
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
16.7 mi
Jerold Phelps Community Hospital
Garberville · not rated
ERRural critical access
21.2 mi
Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital
Fortuna · ★★★★★
ERRural critical access
33.9 mi
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
Eureka · ★★★★★
ER
40.7 mi
Mad River Community Hospital
Arcata · ★★★★★
ER
✓ Primary careWeott is not a shortage area
✓ Dental careWeott is not a shortage area
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Weott itself

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 Weott; ≈ 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).

Mind & connection

How Weott adults are doing

On 2 of 4 measures, Weott runs above California.

1 in 3Weott adults feel lonely
33.1% · CA 37.3% · About the same as CA
1 in 4Weott adults lack social or emotional support
26.5% · CA 28.6% · About the same as CA
1 in 4Weott adults have been diagnosed with depression
27% · CA 20.1% · Worse than CA
1 in 5Weott adults are in frequent mental distress
21% · CA 16.4% · Worse than CA
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Weott adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 5
Weott adults worry about having enough food
20.9% · CA 17.9%
About the same as CA
1 in 6
Weott adults worry about keeping their housing
16.1% · CA 14.9%
About the same as CA
1 in 10
Weott adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
10.5% · CA 7.3%
Worse than CA
1 in 9
Weott adults lack reliable transportation
11.4% · CA 9.3%
Worse than CA

24.7% of Weott adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.

Around town

Weott and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

38.7%

of Weott adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs19.5%
Thinking or memory18.9%
Hearing9.3%
Errands alone11.8%
Vision7%
Dressing or bathing6%
California

Questions about health in Weott

Why doesn’t Weott have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Weott.

What hospital is closest to Weott?

Jerold Phelps Community Hospital in Garberville, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Weott’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Weott.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.