Fresno County Health Data
Fresno County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
489
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.3%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.4
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 Fresno County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fresno | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 7.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fresno | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.4% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fresno | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.7% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.1% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 7.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fresno | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.2% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fresno County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Fresno County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Fresno County, California.
Fresno County has 489 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly higher than the national median of 250. Approximately 24.3% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy for county residents is 75.9 years, falling below the state average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77. The uninsured rate stands at 7.7%, slightly above the state average of 7.2%. Additionally, there are 68 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly matching the national median of 70. 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.