On CDC estimates, Lake Nacimiento is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Lake Nacimiento differs from California on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Nacimiento. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Nacimiento
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Lake Nacimiento
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.5%), vs 20.8% across California. COPD is also above the state: 6.3%, vs 5.1% across California. In all, Lake Nacimiento runs above California on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Lake Nacimiento adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Lake Nacimiento is an active town
Only 19.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% 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 Nacimiento’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Lake Nacimiento’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Nacimiento is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #302 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 90% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 56%.
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 Nacimiento’s median household income is $91,615; among the 9,785 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Lake Nacimiento adults…
Lake Nacimiento runs above CA on 4 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.
9.7% of Lake Nacimiento adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Care in and near Lake Nacimiento
No hospital or community health center in Lake Nacimiento 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 Nacimiento; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Nacimiento adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Lake Nacimiento adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Lake Nacimiento 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 Nacimiento and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Nacimiento | A− | 27.6% | 10.3% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Nacimiento adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Nacimiento
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Nacimiento is better than California on 9 and worse on 4; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Lake Nacimiento’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Nacimiento | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.4%15.6–21.2 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%11.9–15.7 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.7–18.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.6%22.2–33.3 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.8–11.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34%30.2–37.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%32.3–40.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5%23.5–29.5 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.3%5.3–7.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%7.8–12 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%9.7–14.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.6%16.1–23.4 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14.2–20 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%27–38.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.1–7.8 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73%69.2–76.6 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.8%62.3–69.3 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.6–89.8 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.7%69.3–76 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%61.3–71.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%70–83.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%20.1–26.7 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%28.9–38.4 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.1%21.5–28.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%8.7–13 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.2–11.6 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.5–6.2 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.7%7.9–11.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.9%24.7–33.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.4–15.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.7–15.5 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.3–8.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.9 | 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 Nacimiento
Is Lake Nacimiento a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Nacimiento is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #302 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Nacimiento?
CDC estimates 27.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.2% and 33.3%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Nacimiento?
Adventist Health Twin Cities in Templeton, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Lake Nacimiento’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Nacimiento have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–7.8%), 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 Nacimiento more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Nacimiento.
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.