Where Lockwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lockwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lockwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lockwood
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Lockwood
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.4%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 5.6% across California. COPD is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.1% across California. In all, Lockwood runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lockwood, and more people treating it
43.4% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 79.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lockwood keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.8% vs 71.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.6% vs 85.4%). 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 Lockwood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lockwood adults…
Lockwood runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lockwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Lockwood
No hospital or community health center in Lockwood 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 Lockwood; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Lockwood adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Lockwood does better than California.
3 in 10 Lockwood 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.
8.5% of Lockwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Lockwood and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amador Pines | — | — | — | — |
Amador Pines: 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 Lockwood adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lockwood
Why doesn’t Lockwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lockwood.
What hospital is closest to Lockwood?
Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Lockwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lockwood.
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.