Where Bass Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bass Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bass Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bass Lake
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Bass Lake
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15.1%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 5.6% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 38%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Bass Lake runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bass Lake, and more people treating it
44.2% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Bass Lake
The closest emergency room is John C Fremont Healthcare District in Mariposa, 25.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Camarena Health is closer (4.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Bass Lake keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.5% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (67.7% vs 62.8%). 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 Bass Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bass Lake adults…
Bass Lake runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bass Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Bass Lake
No hospital or community health center in Bass Lake 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 Bass Lake; ≈ 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.
How Bass Lake adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bass Lake does better than California.
3 in 10 Bass Lake 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.
9.6% of Bass Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Bass Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhurst | B− | 31.9% | 13% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bass Lake adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bass Lake
Why doesn’t Bass Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bass Lake.
What hospital is closest to Bass Lake?
John C Fremont Healthcare District in Mariposa, 25.7 miles in a straight line from Bass Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bass Lake?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Camarena Health - Oakhurst in Oakhurst, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bass Lake.
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.