Parsons Memorial Lodge · Photo: Gowittylb · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Virginia Lakes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Virginia Lakes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 93541, 93517. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Virginia Lakes
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Virginia Lakes
The closest emergency room is Mammoth Hospital in Mammoth Lakes, 31.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Virginia Lakes
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.8%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 25.9%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Virginia Lakes runs above California on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Virginia Lakes’ likely range; Virginia Lakes’ figures come from ZIP codes 93541, 93517, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Virginia Lakes
No hospital or community health center in Virginia 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 Virginia 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).
Out of every 100 Virginia Lakes adults…
Virginia Lakes runs above CA on 4 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Virginia Lakes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Virginia Lakes adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Virginia Lakes does better than California.
1 in 3 Virginia 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.
14.6% of Virginia Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Virginia Lakes and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Virginia Lakes adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Virginia Lakes
Why doesn’t Virginia Lakes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Virginia Lakes.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Virginia 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. 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.