Alpine County Health Data
Alpine County, California
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Alpine County, California
Alpine's health picture unclear
Life expectancy data for Alpine County is not currently available, limiting direct comparison to the U.S. average of 76.1 years. However, the county reports a 15.4% poor/fair health rate, comparable to national norms and suggesting baseline health outcomes. More granular health metrics would help Alpine residents and policymakers track progress.
Small county, limited data
Alpine County's 15.4% poor/fair health rate sits below California's state median, though life expectancy figures remain unavailable for precise ranking. As one of California's smallest and most rural counties, Alpine faces data collection challenges that can obscure its true health status. State and local health agencies are working to improve health surveillance in remote areas.
Sparse neighbors, sparse providers
Alpine's 15.4% poor/fair health rate compares favorably to nearby Amador County (16.3%) and Calaveras County (17.4%), though primary care provider data is unavailable for direct comparison. As a mountainous, sparsely populated county surrounded by similar rural terrain, Alpine shares the geographic isolation challenges of its neighbors. Limited provider networks characterize the entire region.
Uninsured rate above state average
Alpine County's 6.0% uninsured rate exceeds California's 7.2% state average, though primary care provider counts are not reported. The county does provide 351 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—a solid mental health infrastructure despite overall sparsity. Accessing healthcare often requires travel to larger neighboring counties.
Getting covered in Alpine
If you're among Alpine's uninsured residents, enrollment is open year-round through Covered California and Medi-Cal. Visit coveredca.com or call 1-800-300-1506 to explore options suited to Alpine's rural setting. Community health centers and local county offices can also guide enrollment.
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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.