Alameda County Health Data
Alameda County, California
Health Score
93/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.0 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
112
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
766
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Alameda County, California
Alameda leads on longevity
Residents of Alameda County live to an average age of 82.0 years, nearly 6 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. Only 15.1% report poor or fair health, well below the national rate of 18%, signaling strong overall population health. These numbers place Alameda among the healthiest counties in America.
Best-in-state life expectancy
At 82.0 years, Alameda's life expectancy outpaces California's state average of 78.5 years by 3.5 years. The county ranks in the top tier statewide for health outcomes, with fewer residents reporting poor or fair health than the state median. This position reflects decades of investment in healthcare infrastructure and public health.
Outpacing Bay Area peers
Alameda's 82.0-year life expectancy edges out neighboring Contra Costa County (81.2 years) and significantly surpasses inland counties like Amador (78.5 years) and Calaveras (78.8 years). Its 15.1% poor/fair health rate is the lowest among comparable regional counties. This advantage reflects concentrated urban healthcare resources and higher median incomes across the Bay Area's core.
Strong coverage, abundant providers
Just 4.5% of Alameda residents lack health insurance—well below California's 7.2% state average and among the lowest uninsured rates in the nation. The county provides 112 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 766 mental health providers per 100,000, giving patients robust access to preventive and behavioral health care. This high provider density means shorter wait times and more choice for routine and specialized care.
Already covered? Stay current.
With 95.5% of Alameda residents insured, the county has achieved near-universal coverage—but maintaining that protection matters. Covered California and Medi-Cal continue enrolling residents year-round. Visit coveredca.com or medi-cal.ca.gov to confirm your coverage or explore options if your circumstances have changed.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.