Where Lake Davis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Davis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Davis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Davis
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Lake Davis
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 6.4% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.8%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Lake Davis runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Lake Davis
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.5%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.2%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Lake Davis
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
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 Davis’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Lake Davis adults…
Lake Davis runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Lake Davis adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lake Davis runs above California.
1 in 3 Lake Davis 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Care in and near Lake Davis
No hospital or community health center in Lake Davis 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 Davis; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Davis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.8% of Lake Davis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Lake Davis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckwourth | — | — | — | — | |
| Portola | C | 33% | 13.3% | 16.3% | CDC place |
Beckwourth: 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 Davis adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Davis
Why doesn’t Lake Davis 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 Davis.
What hospital is closest to Lake Davis?
Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus in Portola, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Lake Davis’ 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 Davis.
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.