Photo: Doc Searls · CC BY 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Silver Lakes is healthier than 41%
Silver Lakes differs from California on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Silver Lakes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Silver Lakes
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Silver Lakes
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 6.4% across California. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.5%), vs 20.8% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 7%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Silver Lakes runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Silver Lakes’ lead shrinks
Silver Lakes is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, but 41% of the 6,327 towns with similar household incomes ($87K–$145K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Silver Lakes, and more people treating it
36.4% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 75% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Silver Lakes keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (66.8% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% 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 Silver Lakes’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Silver Lakes’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Silver Lakes is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #344 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 82% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Silver Lakes’ median household income is $115,829; among the 6,327 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($87K–$145K), it’s healthier than 41%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Silver Lakes adults…
Silver Lakes runs above CA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Silver Lakes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Silver Lakes
No hospital or community health center in Silver Lakes 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 Silver 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
18 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Silver Lakes adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Silver 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.
11.4% of Silver Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Silver Lakes and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lakes | B+ | 30.6% | 11.6% | 10.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Silver Lakes adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Silver Lakes
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Silver Lakes is better than California on 10 and worse on 6; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Silver Lakes’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Silver Lakes | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%17.5–23.2 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12–15.6 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.1–18 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.6%26.4–34.9 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.1–13.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%33.1–39.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%34.8–41.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%25.7–31.3 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.7–10.5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.1–8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.1%5.2–7.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.5–12.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%9–12.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.5%17.4–23.8 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.9–17.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.3%30.4–38.6 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6–9.3 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.8%71.7–77.6 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.8%63.9–69.7 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.6–90.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%71.9–77.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.6%60.6–68.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%70.8–82.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.6%17.9–23.4 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%30.7–38.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%22.7–29.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%10.5–14.9 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9.4–13 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.9–6.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.2–8.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.4%9.5–13.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.4%25.8–33.1 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%12–16.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.4–15 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.1–7.9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.6–8.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Silver Lakes
Is Silver Lakes a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Silver Lakes is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #344 of 847 in California. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Silver Lakes?
CDC estimates 30.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 34.9%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Silver Lakes?
Victor Valley Global Medical Center in Victorville, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Silver Lakes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Silver Lakes have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9.3%), 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 Silver Lakes more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Silver 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.