Colusa County Health Data
Colusa County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
245
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.0%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.4 per 100K
Dentists
9.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.1
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 Colusa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Colusa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 29.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.9% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Colusa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.5% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Colusa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.1% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.9% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 74.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Colusa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 35.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Colusa County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Nearly One Quarter of Colusa County Residents Report Poor Health
Health data brief for Colusa County, California.
In Colusa County, 24.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 79.2 years, exceeding the state average of 78.5 and the national average of 77. The uninsured rate is 9.8%, higher than the state average of 7.2% but slightly below the national average of 10%. There are 245 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, nearly reaching the national median of 250. 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.