Photo: Mrbooger · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lake Elsinore is healthier than 17%
Lake Elsinore differs from California on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Elsinore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Elsinore
Lake Elsinore trails towns with similar incomes
Lake Elsinore is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, and only 17% of the 8,313 towns with similar household incomes ($76K–$127K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Depression is more common in Lake Elsinore
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.1%), vs 20.1% across California. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.7%, vs 16.4% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lake Elsinore
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (22%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (9.6% vs 7.3%) and housing insecurity (19.4% vs 14.9%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
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 Elsinore’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Lake Elsinore’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Elsinore is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, #584 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 71% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 19%).
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 Elsinore’s median household income is $101,888; among the 8,313 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$127K), it’s healthier than 17%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Lake Elsinore compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 4.9% (U.S. 6.4%); stroke, 2.8% (U.S. 3.4%).
How Lake Elsinore adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lake Elsinore runs above California.
2 in 5 Lake Elsinore 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.
18.5% of Lake Elsinore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 Lake Elsinore adults…
Lake Elsinore runs below CA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Lake Elsinore residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, stroke and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Lake Elsinore
3 community health centers in Lake Elsinore, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Elsinore; ≈ 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.
106 miles of trails across 27 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Elsinore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Lake Elsinore and the towns around it
Lake Elsinore’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 8 graded towns around it.
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 Elsinore | C+ | 37.4% | 11.2% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Lakeland Village | C | 38.3% | 11.7% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Warm Springs | C− | 39.4% | 12.9% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Canyon Lake | B | 35.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Wildomar | B− | 36.5% | 11.6% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Meadowbrook | D | 41.8% | 16.1% | 17% | CDC place |
| Temescal Valley | B+ | 34.4% | 11.3% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Menifee | B− | 35.9% | 12.4% | 11.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Elsinore adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Elsinore
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Elsinore is better than California on 3 and worse on 13; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Lake Elsinore’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Elsinore | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.1%21.9–26.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%13–16 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.9–20.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%33.4–41.6 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%27.6–32.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%31.4–37 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.1%19.1–23.1 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.9–11.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5%4.5–5.5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%10.2–15.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%11–14.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.8%23.9–29.9 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.4–18.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.5%36.3–44.8 | 35.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.7%11.1–14.4 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.7%66.6–72.9 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.9%55.7–62.1 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.6–85.1 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.5%63.3–69.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.3%51.9–60.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%71.7–83 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.1%20.6–25.9 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37.9%34.3–41.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29%26–32.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22%19.7–24.5 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.4%17.4–21.8 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.6%8.4–10.9 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.1%10–12.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.5%16.4–20.7 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%30.5–36.6 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.9–15.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%15.4–18.8 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.6–6.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8.2–9.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.4 | 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 figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Lake Elsinore
Is Lake Elsinore a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Elsinore is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #584 of 847 in California. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Elsinore?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.4% and 41.6%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Elsinore?
Menifee Global Medical Center in Sun City, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Lake Elsinore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Lake Elsinore have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.1–14.4%), 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 Lake Elsinore more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Elsinore.
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.