Community Hospitals are conveniently located in the north and south regions of Lake County. Both Sutter Lakeside Hospital in Lakeport and Redbud Community Hospital in Clearlake offer 24-hour emergency care. Sutter Lakeside also just opened their brand new birthing center. Several skilled nursing facilities and convalescent care homes are also located in the area, and the Lake County Health Department conducts public health clinics monthly at various locations throughout the county. Major industries in the region include agriculture, tourism, health services, business services, retail sales, geothermal development, gold mining and light manufacturing.
Water is supplied by special district, mutual or privately owned companies.
The City of Lakeport supplies water and sewer services to its residents. Sewer system districts are in place around Clear Lake and in the incorporated cities. On-site septic systems are used in outlying areas. Fire protection is furnished by local special Lake County Districts, the California Department of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service. Law Enforcement is provided by the County Sheriff's Department, the California Highway Patrol, and the Lakeport and Clearlake City Police Departments.