Where Lower Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lower Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lower Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lower Lake
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Lower Lake
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 6.4% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.8%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Lower Lake runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lower Lake
55.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 21.3% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Lower Lake
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.8%), vs 10.9% 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 Lower Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lower Lake adults…
Lower Lake runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lower Lake 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.
2.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Lower Lake
No hospital or community health center in Lower Lake 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 Lower Lake; ≈ 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 Lower Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lower Lake runs above California.
1 in 3 Lower Lake 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.
15.7% of Lower Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Lower Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearlake | D | 37.3% | 16% | 20.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lower Lake adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lower Lake
Why doesn’t Lower Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lower Lake.
What hospital is closest to Lower Lake?
Sutter Lakeside Hospital in Lakeport, 21.0 miles in a straight line from Lower Lake’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 Lower Lake.
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.