Where Lakeridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lakeridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lakeridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakeridge
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Lakeridge
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.7%), about twice the Nevada rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.4%), vs 24.8% across Nevada. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.4% across Nevada. In all, Lakeridge runs above Nevada on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Lakeridge keeps up with checkups
It beats Nevada on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.8% vs 73.9%) and dentist visits (74.6% vs 58.2%). Checkups ↓
Lakeridge is short on primary care and mental health care
Lakeridge’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Lakeridge is an active town
Only 15.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.2% across Nevada. 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 Nevada figure falls outside Lakeridge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lakeridge adults…
Lakeridge runs below NV on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lakeridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nevada
Share of adults, with the Nevada figure marked.
5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Lakeridge
No hospital or community health center in Lakeridge 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 Lakeridge; ≈ 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).
How Lakeridge adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Lakeridge does better than Nevada.
1 in 4 Lakeridge 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.
3.6% of Lakeridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Lakeridge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyland | — | — | — | — |
Skyland: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lakeridge adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lakeridge
Why doesn’t Lakeridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lakeridge.
What hospital is closest to Lakeridge?
Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Lakeridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lakeridge?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lakeridge.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Nevada 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.