Amador County Health Data

Amador County, California

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

81/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

78.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.5 yr

State avg 78.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.7%

State avg 7.2%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

46

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

304

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

16.3%

State avg 18.9%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

46.3

per 100K residentsCDC: 46.1 per 100K

Dentists

9.7

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

19.5

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 Amador County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureAmadorState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity29.5%30.0%37.6%near state average
Diabetes8.6%10.3%11.2%1.7 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure29.3%29.3%33.5%near state average
Depression23.2%22.7%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureAmadorState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking12.4%12.6%16.3%near state average
Binge Drinking19.9%17.6%17.8%2.3 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity20.5%24.1%27.0%3.6 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureAmadorState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup68.3%70.0%74.9%1.7 pts worse than state
Dental Visit (past year)64.9%61.3%57.3%3.6 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)74.1%74.3%73.3%near state average

Daily-life impact

MeasureAmadorState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress18.4%18.3%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration34.4%35.3%37.3%0.9 pts better than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Amador County nationally on dental visit (past year).

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Primary Care Provider Ratio in Amador Trails National Median

Health data brief for Amador County, California.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Primary care access

Amador County has 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a number that is lower than the national median of 70. The county's life expectancy matches the California state average at 78.5 years, which is higher than the national average of 77 years. In terms of insurance coverage, 5.7% of the population is uninsured, compared to the state average of 7.2% and the national average of 10%. For mental health services, the county reports 304 providers per 100,000 people, exceeding the national median of 250. Furthermore, 16.3% of residents report poor or fair health, nearly matching the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.

Get Care in Amador 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.

Sutter Amador Hospital

ER
4/5
(209) 223-7500
200 Mission Blvd, Jackson, CA 95642
Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Amador County, CA?
Amador County has a health score of 81/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #13 out of 58 counties in California (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Amador County?
Life expectancy in Amador County is 78.5 years. The California state average is 78.5 years, making Amador County above the state average.
How does Amador County health compare to the California average?
Amador County's health score of 81/100 is above the California average of 67/100. Life expectancy is 78.5 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7% vs. 7.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Amador County?
Key health factors for Amador County include: life expectancy (78.5 years), uninsured rate (5.7%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 304:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Amador County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 81/100 ("Excellent"), Amador County is one of the healthier counties in California. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.5 years. 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Amador County healthier than the California average?
Amador County's health score of 81/100 exceeds the California average of 67/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Amador County has better primary care access (46:1 ratio) than the state average (69:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.