Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Clearlake Oaks is healthier than 57%
Clearlake Oaks differs from California on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clearlake Oaks. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clearlake Oaks
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Clearlake Oaks
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.6%), more than twice the California rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.7%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Clearlake Oaks runs above California on 11 of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 42% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Clearlake Oaks
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Clearlake Oaks, and more people treating it
48.4% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Clearlake Oaks is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Clearlake Oaks is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Clearlake Oaks is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Clearlake Oaks is healthier than 9%. Against the 1,423 towns with similar household incomes ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 57%. Health Grade ↓
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 Clearlake Oaks’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Clearlake Oaks’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clearlake Oaks is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 51% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Clearlake Oaks’ median household income is $35,938; among the 1,423 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 57%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Clearlake Oaks compares well: binge drinking, 12.5% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Clearlake Oaks adults…
Clearlake Oaks runs above CA on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Clearlake Oaks is an older town: 42% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Clearlake Oaks as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Clearlake Oaks adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Clearlake Oaks
No hospital or community health center in Clearlake Oaks 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 Clearlake Oaks; ≈ 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 Clearlake Oaks adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Clearlake Oaks runs above California.
1 in 3 Clearlake Oaks 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.
27.6% of Clearlake Oaks adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Clearlake Oaks and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearlake Oaks | D | 36.1% | 19.1% | 19.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clearlake Oaks adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clearlake Oaks
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clearlake Oaks is better than California on 4 and worse on 21; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Clearlake Oaks’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clearlake Oaks | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.2%29.1–37.3 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.2%18.7–23.8 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.9–21.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%28.4–44.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.1%16.6–21.7 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.4%43.8–53.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.3%38.6–48.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.2%33.2–41.2 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.2–13 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.4–12.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.6%11.2–14.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.8%12–15.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.7%6–7.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.4%11.6–17.4 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.9%16.8–23.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.8%28.4–39.5 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.5%10.2–15.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%28.8–41.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%7.6–11.1 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.3–80.4 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.7%53.9–61.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.2–88.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%76.8–82.6 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%58.4–69.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%63.3–78.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%21.3–28.8 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%28.7–39.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%21.6–29.6 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.7%19.1–26.2 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.7%13.5–18.1 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%9–12 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10.4–13.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27.6%23.5–31.5 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.9%39.8–50 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 27%23.7–30.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.8%16.5–21.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.5%8.4–10.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.1%12.4–15.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.9%7–8.9 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Clearlake Oaks
Is Clearlake Oaks a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clearlake Oaks is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clearlake Oaks?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 44.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clearlake Oaks?
Sutter Lakeside Hospital in Lakeport, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Clearlake Oaks’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clearlake Oaks have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–11.1%), 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 Clearlake Oaks more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clearlake Oaks.
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.