Calaveras County Health Data
Calaveras County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
232
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.9 per 100K
Dentists
15.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.2
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 Calaveras County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Calaveras | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.8% | 30.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Calaveras | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Calaveras | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.4% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.0% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.6% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Calaveras | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.1% | 35.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Calaveras County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Calaveras County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Calaveras County, California.
Calaveras County has 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly half the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 78.8 years, slightly longer than the California average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.9%, which is lower than the state average of 7.2% and the national average of 10%. There are 232 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, just under the national median of 250. Approximately 17.4% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is consistent with 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.