Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Upper Lake is healthier than 6%
Upper Lake trails California on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Upper Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upper Lake
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in Upper Lake
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.6% across California. Depression is also above the state: 25.3%, vs 20.1% across California. In all, Upper Lake runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Upper Lake
55.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 15.8% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Upper Lake trails towns with similar incomes
Upper Lake is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, and only 6% of the 7,072 towns with similar household incomes ($83K–$138K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
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 Upper Lake’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Upper Lake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upper Lake is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 66% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Upper Lake’s median household income is $110,417; among the 7,072 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$138K), it’s healthier than 6%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Upper Lake adults…
Upper Lake runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Upper Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Upper Lake
No hospital or community health center in Upper 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 Upper 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Upper Lake adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Upper Lake runs above California.
1 in 3 Upper 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.
20.3% of Upper Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Upper Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Lake | C | 33.9% | 12.5% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Upper Lake adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Upper Lake
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Upper Lake is better than California on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Upper Lake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Upper Lake | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.3%21.7–29.1 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.3–18.6 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.3–22.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.9%26.3–42.3 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.7–14.5 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35%30.9–39.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31–39.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.4%22.3–28.8 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.5 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.7%6.5–9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.8%13–19.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%12.9–18.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%21.5–31.5 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.1–20.5 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%30.7–43.9 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.2–12.7 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.2%67.1–75.2 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.2%51.4–59.1 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%82.1–86.3 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.1%67.7–74.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.4%51.9–62.9 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%63.3–79.3 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%21.6–29.4 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%30.2–41.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%21.9–30.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.7%16.3–23.6 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.6%13.9–19.5 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.1–11.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%9.4–12.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.3%16.7–24.1 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%30.6–40.6 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%14.4–19.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.4–20.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%8.9–11.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.4–5.7 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Upper Lake
Is Upper Lake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upper Lake is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Upper Lake?
CDC estimates 33.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.3% and 42.3%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Upper Lake?
Sutter Lakeside Hospital in Lakeport, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Upper Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Upper Lake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–12.7%), 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 Upper Lake more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Upper 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. 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.