Where Lake Almanor West residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Almanor West, 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 West. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Almanor West
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Lake Almanor West
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (15.8%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), about twice the California rate. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.4%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Lake Almanor West runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 67% 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 West, and more people treating it
43.6% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lake Almanor West keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.1% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (72.6% 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 West’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lake Almanor West adults…
Lake Almanor West runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lake Almanor West is an older town: 67% 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 West as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Almanor West adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Lake Almanor West
No hospital or community health center in Lake Almanor West 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 West; ≈ 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.
How Lake Almanor West adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Lake Almanor West does better than California.
3 in 10 Lake Almanor West 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.
7.4% of Lake Almanor West adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Lake Almanor West and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almanor | — | — | — | — |
Almanor: 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 West adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Almanor West
Why doesn’t Lake Almanor West 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 West.
What hospital is closest to Lake Almanor West?
Seneca District Hospital in Chester, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Lake Almanor West’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 Lake Almanor West.
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.