Humboldt County Health Data
Humboldt County, California
Health Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
624
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Humboldt County, California
Humboldt's health lags national average
Life expectancy in Humboldt County is 75.8 years—about 2.3 years below the U.S. average of 76.1—while 19.6% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly above the national 18% rate. The county shows moderate health challenges relative to the nation.
Below California health benchmarks
Humboldt's 75.8-year life expectancy trails California's 78.5-year average by 2.7 years, ranking below the state median. However, its 19.6% poor/fair health rate is closer to state norms, suggesting health challenges are real but not as acute as some inland peers.
Mental health services stand out
Humboldt has the highest density of mental health providers (624 per 100K) among these eight counties, nearly triple the rate in Glenn County (199 per 100K), suggesting a proactive approach to behavioral health. But with 61 primary care providers per 100,000, primary care access remains below state benchmarks.
Low uninsured rate, sparse primary care
At 7.0%, Humboldt's uninsured rate nearly matches California's 7.2% average, meaning most residents have coverage. Yet 61 primary care providers per 100,000—below state levels—means geographic isolation and limited appointment availability may delay routine care in this coastal county.
Humboldt residents: stay covered
Although most Humboldt residents have insurance, about 1 in 14 remain uninsured and vulnerable to health crises. Visit CoveredCA.com to review or upgrade your coverage, especially important given limited local primary care options.
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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.