On CDC estimates, Twin Lakes is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Twin Lakes differs from California on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Twin Lakes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Twin Lakes
Cancer and depression run high in Twin Lakes
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.8%), vs 20.1% across California. Conditions ↓
Twin Lakes is an active town
Only 19.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Fewer Twin Lakes adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below California. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Twin Lakes’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Twin Lakes’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Twin Lakes is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #276 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 92% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 53%.
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). Twin Lakes’ median household income is $90,087; among the 9,933 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Twin Lakes adults…
Twin Lakes runs above CA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
2.9 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.7% of Twin Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Twin Lakes
1 community health center in Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin Lakes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Twin Lakes adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Twin Lakes runs above California.
1 in 3 Twin 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.
Twin Lakes and the towns around it
Twin Lakes’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes | A− | 26.7% | 10.3% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Pleasure Point | A | 25.7% | 9.3% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Santa Cruz | A− | 24.5% | 8% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Live Oak | B+ | 26.9% | 10.8% | 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 Twin Lakes adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Twin Lakes
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Twin Lakes is better than California on 8 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Twin Lakes’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Twin Lakes | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%16.2–22 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.3–14.9 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.5–18.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.7%21–32.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.8–11.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%28.5–35.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%31.6–39.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.7%20.8–26.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%4.9–6.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.5–11.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.4–12.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.8%16.1–23.6 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.5–20.5 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.9%27.3–38.9 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.9–8.5 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.5%68.6–76.2 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.2%61.8–68.5 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85.1–88.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.3%70–76.2 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%62–71.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%70.1–83.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.4–27.3 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%28.7–38.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%18.5–25.6 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10–14.7 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%8.9–12.5 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.3–7.3 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.4–8.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.7%9.7–14.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29%24.9–33.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.4–15.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.6–15.4 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.4 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–4 | 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 Twin Lakes
Is Twin Lakes a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Twin Lakes is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #276 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Twin Lakes?
CDC estimates 26.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 21% and 32.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Twin Lakes?
Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Twin Lakes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Twin Lakes have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.5%), 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 Twin 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 Twin 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.