Photo: JPxG · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Lebec residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lebec, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lebec. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lebec
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lebec
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Lebec runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Lebec
The closest emergency room is Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley in Tehachapi, 29.8 miles away in a straight line. And 12.6% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.3% across California. For everyday care, Clinica Sierra Vista is closer (1.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Lebec
54.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 20.5% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Lebec, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 74.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. 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 Lebec’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lebec adults…
Lebec runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lebec
1 community health center in Lebec, 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 Lebec; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lebec adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
35 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Lebec adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lebec runs above California.
1 in 3 Lebec 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.
27.2% of Lebec adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Lebec and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frazier Park | D | 37.4% | 14.7% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lebec adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lebec
Why doesn’t Lebec have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lebec.
What hospital is closest to Lebec?
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley in Tehachapi, 29.8 miles in a straight line from Lebec’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lebec?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Frazier Mountain Community Health Center in Lebec, 1.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lebec.
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.