Where Bucks Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bucks Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 95956, 95984. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bucks Lake
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Bucks Lake
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 5.1% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Bucks Lake runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bucks Lake, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 78.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Bucks Lake
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15%), vs 10.9% across California. 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 Bucks Lake’s likely range; Bucks Lake’s figures come from ZIP codes 95956, 95984, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bucks Lake adults…
Bucks Lake runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bucks Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Care in and near Bucks Lake
No hospital or community health center in Bucks 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 Bucks 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).
How Bucks Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bucks Lake runs above California.
1 in 3 Bucks 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.
14.2% of Bucks Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Bucks Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bucks Lake adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bucks Lake
Why doesn’t Bucks 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 Bucks Lake.
What hospital is closest to Bucks Lake?
Plumas District Hospital in Quincy, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Bucks Lake’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 Bucks 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.