Glenn County Health Data

Glenn County, California

Health Score

42/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

75.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.4 yr

State avg 78.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.2%

State avg 7.2%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

17

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

199

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Glenn County, California

Glenn's life expectancy among lowest

Glenn County residents live 75.4 years on average—2.7 years below the U.S. average of 76.1—while 23.3% report poor or fair health, well above the national 18% rate. The county faces significant population health challenges.

Among California's health stragglers

At 75.4 years, Glenn's life expectancy ranks below California's 78.5-year average by over 3 years, placing it among the state's lowest performers. The 23.3% poor/fair health rate also exceeds most state averages, signaling persistent health disparities.

Weakest provider access in the group

Glenn trails neighboring counties in both life expectancy and health infrastructure, with only 17 primary care providers per 100,000—the lowest rate among these eight counties. At 199 mental health providers per 100K, Glenn also lags significantly behind regional peers like Humboldt County (624 per 100K).

Provider shortages drive care crisis

Glenn's 9.2% uninsured rate is the highest among these counties—more than 1 in 10 residents lack coverage—while the county has critically low provider density, especially primary care at just 17 per 100,000. This combination means many Glenn residents must travel distances for routine medical care, delaying treatment.

Glenn County health coverage matters

With the state's highest uninsured rate in this group, Glenn residents face urgent need for coverage. Visit CoveredCA.com or contact community health centers to explore affordable options and access to primary care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Glenn County, CA?
Glenn County has a health score of 42/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #53 out of 58 counties in California (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Glenn County?
Life expectancy in Glenn County is 75.4 years. The California state average is 78.5 years, making Glenn County below the state average.
How does Glenn County health compare to the California average?
Glenn County's health score of 42/100 is below the California average of 67/100. Life expectancy is 75.4 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.2% vs. 7.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Glenn County?
Key health factors for Glenn County include: life expectancy (75.4 years), uninsured rate (9.2%), and primary care physician access (17:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 199:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Glenn County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 42/100 ("Below Average"), Glenn County faces health challenges compared to other counties in California. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.4 years. 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Glenn County?
Glenn County's health score of 42/100 is below the California average of 67/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.