Reading Adobe Site · Photo: Brian Jinnett · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Lake California is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Lake California differs from California State on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake California. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake California
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Lake California
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 6.4% across California State. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (27%), vs 20.8% across California State. COPD is also above the state: 6.5%, vs 5.1% across California State. In all, Lake California runs above California State on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Lake California adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California State. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Lake California is insured
Only 5.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California State. 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 State figure falls outside Lake California’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Lake California’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake California is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #312 of 847 in California State. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 89% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Lake California’s median household income is $92,051; among the 9,707 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Lake California adults…
Lake California runs above CA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.6% of Lake California adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California State.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake California adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California State.
Care in and near Lake California
No hospital or community health center in Lake California 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 California; ≈ 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 State
Share of adults, with the California State figure marked.
How Lake California adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lake California runs above California State.
1 in 3 Lake California 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.
Lake California and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake California | B+ | 28.1% | 10.3% | 11.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake California adults live with a disability (California State 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake California
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake California is better than California State on 8 and worse on 5; on the rest, the California State figure falls inside Lake California’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake California | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%15.6–22.1 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.6–15.7 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%14.8–19.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.1%21.2–36.1 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.7–12.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%29.2–37.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%31.5–40.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%23.6–30.5 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–11 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.5%5.3–7.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%7.8–12.2 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%9.3–14.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%16–24.6 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14–20.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%27.1–40.9 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.5–7.3 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.7%69.8–77.6 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.1%62.4–69.7 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86–89.8 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%70.2–77 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%60.8–71 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%68.4–83.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.4–28.2 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%27.6–38.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.3–27.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%8.5–13.4 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%7.9–11.8 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.5–6.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.5–7.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%8.2–13.4 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.4%25–34.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%11.4–16.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.6–15.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.1–8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.5–9.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%2.9–4.1 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 State figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Lake California
Is Lake California a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake California is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #312 of 847 in California State. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake California?
CDC estimates 28.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.2% and 36.1%, against 27.8% across California State and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake California?
Mercy Medical Center Redding in Redding, 17.8 miles in a straight line from Lake California’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake California have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–7.3%), against 10.6% across California State.
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 Lake California more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake California.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California State 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.