El Dorado County Health Data
El Dorado County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
13.2%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 75.6 per 100K
Dentists
5.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.7
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 El Dorado County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | El Dorado | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.4% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | El Dorado | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.6% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 6.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | El Dorado | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.5% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.4% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 8.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | El Dorado | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.8% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare El Dorado 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
El Dorado County Uninsured Rate Remains Low Relative to National Average
Health data brief for El Dorado County, California.
El Dorado County reports an uninsured rate of 5.2%, which is lower than the California average of 7.2% and the national mark of 10%. Residents here live an average of 80.6 years, surpassing the state figure of 78.5 years and the national average of 77. The county has 76 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, slightly above the national median of 70, and 438 mental health providers, exceeding the national median of 250. Additionally, 13.2% of adults report living in poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of 17%. The mental health provider ratio in the county is significantly higher than benchmarks seen in many other regions. 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.