Healthcare in Alturas, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.6%

3.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.9%

2.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.1%

1.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

1.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.5%

Arthritis

28.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.9%

Loneliness

34.8%

Lack of Support

25.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.8%

Mobility

18.6%

Cognitive

17.7%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

6.7%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

11.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

3.1 mi

Modoc Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Modoc Medical Center	3.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Surprise Valley Community Hospital	21.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Alturas has an obesity rate of 32.6%, which is 3.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services.