Where Lake Almanor Peninsula residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Almanor Peninsula, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Almanor Peninsula. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Almanor Peninsula
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Lake Almanor Peninsula
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.6% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.1%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Lake Almanor Peninsula runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lake Almanor Peninsula, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lake Almanor Peninsula keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.3% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (69.1% 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 Lake Almanor Peninsula’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lake Almanor Peninsula adults…
Lake Almanor Peninsula runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lake Almanor Peninsula is an older town: 32% 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 Lake Almanor Peninsula as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Almanor Peninsula adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Lake Almanor Peninsula
No hospital or community health center in Lake Almanor Peninsula 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 Lake Almanor Peninsula; ≈ 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.
5.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Lake Almanor Peninsula adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lake Almanor Peninsula does better than California.
1 in 3 Lake Almanor Peninsula 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.
8.2% of Lake Almanor Peninsula adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Lake Almanor Peninsula and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Almanor Country Club | — | — | — | — | |
| Hamilton Branch | — | — | — | — |
Lake Almanor Country Club and Hamilton Branch: 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 Lake Almanor Peninsula adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Almanor Peninsula
Why doesn’t Lake Almanor Peninsula have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake Almanor Peninsula.
What hospital is closest to Lake Almanor Peninsula?
Seneca District Hospital in Chester, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Lake Almanor Peninsula’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 Lake Almanor Peninsula?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Westwood Family Practice in Westwood, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Almanor Peninsula.
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.