Butte County Health Data
Butte County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
888
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.4
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 Butte County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Butte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.6% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Butte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Butte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.8% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.8% | 61.3% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Butte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.7% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Butte County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Density in Butte County Surpasses State Norms
Health data brief for Butte County, California.
Butte County reports 888 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than triple the national median of 250. While mental health provider access is high, the county’s life expectancy is 75.7 years, which is shorter than the California average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.6%, slightly higher than the state average of 7.2% but lower than the 10% national average. There are 59 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Additionally, 18.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.