Mission de la Purisima Concepcion de Maria Santisima Site · Photo: Jsweida · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Lompoc is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns
Lompoc trails California on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lompoc. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lompoc
Making ends meet is harder in Lompoc
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (11% vs 7.3%) and no reliable transportation (13.1% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 23.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Lompoc
54% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 16% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Lompoc has no health insurance
17% 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 Lompoc’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Lompoc’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lompoc is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #646 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 83% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Lompoc’s median household income is $72,004; among the 10,669 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 32%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.9% of Lompoc adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lompoc adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Lompoc adults…
Lompoc runs above CA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Lompoc residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Lompoc
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Lompoc, 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 Lompoc; ≈ 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.
8.6 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
How Lompoc adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lompoc runs above California.
2 in 5 Lompoc 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.
Lompoc and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc | C | 30.1% | 12.6% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Mission Hills | B+ | 26.6% | 11.4% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lompoc adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lompoc
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lompoc is better than California on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Lompoc’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lompoc | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.4%25.7–31.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.8–18.4 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%17–21.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.1%24.5–36.3 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%11.1–14.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%29–36 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%29.4–36.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.3%19.8–24.9 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.5%5.9–7.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16%13.1–19.2 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.8–16.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.9%26–34.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%13.9–19.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%30–41.5 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17%14.9–19.3 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.8%64.7–72.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54%50.5–57.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.8%79.7–83.8 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68%64.6–71.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.1%51.9–62 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.5%62.1–77.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.8–25.2 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.3%33.5–43.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.6%26–33.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26%23–29.2 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.8%18.4–23.6 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11%9.6–12.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.1%11.7–14.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.9%21.3–26.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.3%33.5–41.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.3%15.5–19.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19%17.2–21 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.9%7.3–8.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.7–11.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.9–5.8 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Lompoc
Is Lompoc a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lompoc is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #646 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 32%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lompoc?
CDC estimates 30.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.5% and 36.3%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lompoc?
Lompoc Valley Medical Center in Lompoc, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Lompoc’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lompoc have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.9–19.3%), 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 Lompoc more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lompoc.
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.