El Dorado County Health Data
El Dorado County, California
Health Score
94/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.6 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
438
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in El Dorado County, California
El Dorado outlives most Americans
Residents here live to 80.6 years on average—nearly 5 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. Only 13.2% report poor or fair health, well below the national rate of 18%, signaling a healthier population overall.
Leading California in longevity
El Dorado's 80.6-year life expectancy ranks among the state's best, outpacing California's 78.5-year average by 2.1 years. The county's low poor/fair health rate of 13.2% also beats the state trend, reflecting stronger overall health outcomes.
Healthier than Sierra Nevada peers
El Dorado residents live significantly longer than neighboring Inyo County (76.6 years) and outlying rural counties, and report better health than Humboldt County (75.8 years). The county's primary care density of 76 per 100,000 supports this advantage, though mental health providers at 438 per 100K remain below state benchmarks.
Insurance and access working well
At 5.2%, El Dorado's uninsured rate is the lowest among these eight counties and well below California's 7.2% average. With 76 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, people here have relatively easy access to routine medical care—a key ingredient in maintaining that high life expectancy.
Keep health coverage strong
Even though most El Dorado residents have insurance, nearly 1 in 20 remain uninsured. Visit CoveredCA.com to explore options and stay protected against unexpected health costs.
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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.