Photo: Perfect Zero from Los Angeles, CA, US · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Mammoth Lakes is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Mammoth Lakes differs from California on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mammoth Lakes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mammoth Lakes
Binge drinking is the habit Mammoth Lakes doesn’t win on
20.3% of adults binge drink, vs 15.3% across California, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes runs below California on diabetes (8.3% vs 11.7%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.1%) and heart disease (4.5% vs 5.6%). Conditions ↓
Mammoth Lakes is an active town
Only 19.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. The town has 77 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves. 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 Mammoth Lakes’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Mammoth Lakes’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mammoth Lakes is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #268 of 847 in California. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 95% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Mammoth Lakes’ median household income is $98,056; among the 8,859 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$123K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
77 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Mammoth Lakes adults…
Mammoth Lakes runs below CA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mammoth Lakes
1 hospital in Mammoth Lakes, 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 Mammoth Lakes; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Mammoth Lakes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Mammoth Lakes adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Mammoth Lakes 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.
10.9% of Mammoth Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Mammoth Lakes and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Lakes | A− | 30.8% | 8.3% | 11.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mammoth Lakes adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mammoth Lakes
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mammoth Lakes is better than California on 10 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Mammoth Lakes’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mammoth Lakes | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%15.1–20 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.7–13.7 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.8–20.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.8%23.5–39.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.3%7.1–9.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.1%22.6–29.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.2%27.3–35.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.2%16.6–21.9 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%4–5.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%3.9–5.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%7–10.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.3–13.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.4%15.8–23.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.3%16.9–24.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%27.3–41.3 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%7–10.2 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.2%64.8–73.7 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.2%61.6–68.7 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%83–87 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 65.8%62.1–69.6 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%57.5–67.7 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%73.6–79.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20–27.4 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%29.7–40.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.4%21.7–29.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%10.5–15.1 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%10.5–14.6 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.4–7.4 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9%9–13.1 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.6%22.7–30.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%8.8–11.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.6–16.3 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.4–5.7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.3 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Mammoth Lakes
Is Mammoth Lakes a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mammoth Lakes is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #268 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mammoth Lakes?
CDC estimates 30.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.5% and 39.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mammoth Lakes?
Mammoth Hospital in Mammoth Lakes, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Mammoth Lakes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Mammoth Lakes have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–10.2%), 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 Mammoth Lakes more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mammoth Lakes.
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.