Where Lookout residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lookout, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 96054. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lookout
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Lookout
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.8%), about twice the California rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Lookout runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lookout, and more people treating it
44.1% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Lookout
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Lookout is short on primary care and mental health care
Lookout’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Lookout’s likely range; Lookout’s figures come from ZIP code 96054, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lookout adults…
Lookout runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lookout 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.
Care in and near Lookout
No hospital or community health center in Lookout 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 Lookout; ≈ 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).
How Lookout adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lookout runs above California.
1 in 3 Lookout 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.
16.6% of Lookout adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Lookout and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lookout adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lookout
Why doesn’t Lookout have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lookout.
What hospital is closest to Lookout?
Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, 19.1 miles in a straight line from Lookout’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lookout?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Big Valley Medical Center in Bieber, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lookout.
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.