Del Norte County Health Data
Del Norte County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
504
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.4%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.5 per 100K
Dentists
22.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.0
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 Del Norte County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Del Norte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Del Norte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Del Norte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.4% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.1% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 8.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Del Norte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Del Norte 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
Del Norte County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Averages
Health data brief for Del Norte County, California.
Life expectancy in Del Norte County is 73.8 years, which is lower than the national average of 77 years and the California average of 78.5 years. Additionally, 24.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The county has 61 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 504 per 100,000, which is double the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 8.0%, which is higher than the state average of 7.2% but lower than the national average of 10%. 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.