Amador County Health Data
Amador County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Amador | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.5% | 30.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 29.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.2% | 22.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Amador | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.4% | 12.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Amador | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.3% | 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
| Measure | Amador | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 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.
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.
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.