Alpine County Health Data
Alpine County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
351
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
177.0
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 Alpine County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Alpine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.7% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Alpine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.6% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 6.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Alpine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.3% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.4% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Alpine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.1% | 35.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Alpine County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Alpine County Uninsured Rate Remains Below State Average
Health data brief for Alpine County, California.
The uninsured rate in Alpine County is 6.0%, which is lower than the California state average of 7.2% and the national average of 10%. Data shows 15.4% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. There are 351 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which sits above the national median of 250. Because of its population size, specific figures for life expectancy and primary care provider ratios are not available for this county in the current dataset. These health metrics are monitored annually across the state to track long-term trends and outcomes. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Alpine County, California
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Alpine County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.