Photo: Elaine with Grey Cats from Mountain View, CA, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Ben Lomond is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Ben Lomond differs from California on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ben Lomond. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ben Lomond
Cancer and depression run high in Ben Lomond
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24%), vs 20.1% across California. Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Ben Lomond doesn’t win on
18.5% of adults binge drink, vs 15.3% across California, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Ben Lomond’s lead shrinks
Ben Lomond is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, but 74% of the 4,540 towns with similar household incomes ($98K–$163K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Ben Lomond is an active town
Only 16% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. The town has 20 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Ben Lomond’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Ben Lomond’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ben Lomond is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, #138 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 96% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 71%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Ben Lomond’s median household income is $130,041; among the 4,540 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($98K–$163K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Ben Lomond adults…
Ben Lomond runs below CA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
20 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Ben Lomond
1 community health center in Ben Lomond, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Ben Lomond; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ben Lomond adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Ben Lomond adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ben Lomond runs above California.
1 in 3 Ben Lomond 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.
7.3% of Ben Lomond adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Ben Lomond and the towns around it
Ben Lomond’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lomond | A | 25.3% | 9% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Brookdale | A | 25.3% | 8.9% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Lompico | — | — | — | — | |
| Felton | A | 24.6% | 8.6% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Zayante | — | — | — | — | |
| Bonny Doon | A− | 25.8% | 10.5% | 10.9% | CDC place |
Lompico and Zayante: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ben Lomond adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ben Lomond
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ben Lomond is better than California on 14 and worse on 4; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Ben Lomond’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ben Lomond | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.5%13.5–17.8 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.5–13.7 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.9–17.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.3%19.7–31.1 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9%7.8–10.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%27.3–34.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.2–40.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.9%21–26.9 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.1%4.5–5.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.2%4.1–6.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%8–11.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16%13.1–19.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.4–21.8 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4%26–37.3 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.5%3.7–5.4 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.5%69.6–77.1 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.3%69.2–75.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.8–90.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.9%69.2–76.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.8%66.2–75 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%73.7–85.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%20.6–27.5 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.2%27.5–37 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%17.9–24.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.1%6.7–9.7 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.8%6.6–9.2 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.5%3.9–5.3 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.3%6.1–8.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.1%21.6–28.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.7–13 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–3.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Ben Lomond
Is Ben Lomond a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ben Lomond is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health, #138 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ben Lomond?
CDC estimates 25.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 19.7% and 31.1%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ben Lomond?
Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Ben Lomond’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ben Lomond have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.7–5.4%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Ben Lomond more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ben Lomond.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.