Healthcare in Cherokee, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.4%
0.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.4%
3.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.8%
3.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
40.2%
Arthritis
33.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.6%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
20.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.4%
Loneliness
33.7%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.2%
Mobility
23.4%
Cognitive
19.7%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
8.3%
Self-Care
7.5%
Independent Living
13.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
1.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.7 mi
Oroville Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oroville Hospital | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Enloe Health | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Orchard Hospital | 25.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Adventist Health And Rideout | 29.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Plumas District Hospital | 37.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Cherokee has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.4%, 3.9pp above the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 74.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.7 out of 5.