Where Lake Hughes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Hughes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Hughes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Hughes
Cancer and COPD run high in Lake Hughes
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.4%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.5%), vs 5.1% across California. In all, Lake Hughes runs above California on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Lake Hughes adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Lake Hughes is insured
Only 7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. 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 Hughes’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Lake Hughes adults…
Lake Hughes runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Lake Hughes is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. COPD, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lake Hughes as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.6% of Lake Hughes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Hughes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Lake Hughes
No hospital or community health center in Lake Hughes 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 Hughes; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lake Hughes adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lake Hughes runs above California.
4 in 10 Lake Hughes 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 Hughes and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Lake | A− | 25.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Hughes adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Hughes
Why doesn’t Lake Hughes 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 Hughes.
What hospital is closest to Lake Hughes?
Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Lake Hughes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Hughes.
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.