Alameda County Health Data
Alameda County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 112.0 per 100K
Dentists
3.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.5
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Alameda County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Alameda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.5% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 7.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.9% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Alameda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.2% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Alameda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.4% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.1% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 74.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Alameda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.1% | 35.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Alameda County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access High in Alameda County
Health data brief for Alameda County, California.
Alameda County counts 766 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250. The county also reports a life expectancy of 82.0 years, which exceeds the California average of 78.5 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Regarding health coverage, 4.5% of residents are uninsured, compared to 7.2% across the state and a 10% national average. The local primary care provider ratio stands at 112 per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70. Additionally, 15.1% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is below the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.