Inyo County Health Data
Inyo County, California
Health Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
545
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Inyo County, California
Inyo balances national health trends
Inyo County's life expectancy of 76.6 years matches the U.S. average, and its 16.8% poor/fair health rate is slightly below the national 18%, suggesting a relatively healthy population. The county performs roughly in line with national norms.
Close to California's health standard
At 76.6 years, Inyo's life expectancy falls short of California's 78.5-year average by 1.9 years but ranks in the middle tier of this group. Its 16.8% poor/fair health rate is one of the better rates among these eight counties.
Strong mental health, adequate primary care
Inyo's 69 primary care providers per 100,000 exceed Glenn County (17 per 100K) and Imperial County (25 per 100K), offering better access to routine care. With 545 mental health providers per 100K, Inyo ranks second only to Humboldt County, showing strength in behavioral health infrastructure.
Good coverage, solid provider density
Inyo's 7.3% uninsured rate nearly matches California's 7.2% average, meaning most residents have insurance protection. At 69 primary care providers per 100,000 and 545 mental health providers per 100K, Inyo residents enjoy better access to care than many rural peers.
Inyo: maintain your coverage
While Inyo's coverage rates are solid, roughly 1 in 14 residents still lack insurance amid the county's geographic isolation. Check CoveredCA.com to review your plan and ensure you're protected year-round.
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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.