On CDC estimates, Elizabeth Lake is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Elizabeth Lake differs from California on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elizabeth Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elizabeth Lake
Against towns with similar incomes, Elizabeth Lake’s lead shrinks
Elizabeth Lake is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, but 54% of the 5,740 towns with similar household incomes ($90K–$150K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Elizabeth Lake doesn’t win on
18.1% of adults binge drink, vs 15.3% across California, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Elizabeth Lake
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.4%), vs 6.4% across California. Conditions ↓
Elizabeth Lake keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.5% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (87.7% vs 85.4%). 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 Elizabeth Lake’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Elizabeth Lake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elizabeth Lake is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 94% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 56%.
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). Elizabeth Lake’s median household income is $120,078; among the 5,740 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$150K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
6.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Elizabeth Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Elizabeth Lake adults…
Elizabeth Lake runs below CA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Elizabeth Lake
No hospital or community health center in Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth Lake; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Elizabeth Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Elizabeth Lake runs above California.
2 in 5 Elizabeth 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.
9.9% of Elizabeth Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Elizabeth Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Lake | A− | 25.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Lake Hughes | — | — | — | — |
Lake Hughes: 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 Elizabeth Lake adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Elizabeth Lake
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Elizabeth Lake is better than California on 12 and worse on 4; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Elizabeth Lake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Elizabeth Lake | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18%15.9–20.2 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.9–14.8 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%15–18.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.8%23.1–28.6 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.7–11 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%28–32.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%35.3–39.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.3%21.5–25.2 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.5%4.4–6.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.3–13.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19%16.5–21.4 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%16.2–20.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%30.9–36.6 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.9–7.1 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.9%70.5–75.2 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.5%66.1–70.7 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86.1–89.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.3%69.7–74.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%61.7–68 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%72.9–81.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%20.5–24.8 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37.9%34.9–41 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%24.2–30 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9.3–12.9 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%9.2–12.4 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.9%8.2–11.9 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.2%25.4–31 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%10.8–13.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.9–15.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.2–8.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.8 | 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 Elizabeth Lake
Is Elizabeth Lake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elizabeth Lake is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Elizabeth Lake?
CDC estimates 25.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.1% and 28.6%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Elizabeth Lake?
Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Elizabeth Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Elizabeth Lake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7.1%), 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 Elizabeth Lake 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 Elizabeth 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. 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.