Humboldt County Health Data
Humboldt County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.6%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.9 per 100K
Dentists
7.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
31.8
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 Humboldt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Humboldt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Humboldt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Humboldt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.9% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.9% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Humboldt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Humboldt County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Humboldt County Mental Health Provider Ratio More Than Doubles National Average
Health data brief for Humboldt County, California.
Humboldt County features 624 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 75.8 years, lower than the California average of 78.5 and the national average of 77. The primary care provider ratio is 61 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly below the national median of 70. Approximately 19.6% of adults report poor or fair health, higher than the national rate of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.0%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 7.2% and below the national rate of 10%. 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.