Inyo County Health Data
Inyo County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
21.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.3
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 Inyo County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Inyo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.5% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Inyo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.4% | 12.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Inyo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.2% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.6% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Inyo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.6% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Inyo County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Inyo County Mental Health Provider Ratio Well Above National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Inyo County, California.
Inyo County reports 545 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio stands at 69 per 100,000, nearly equal to the national median of 70. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.6 years, which is shorter than the California average of 78.5 and the national average of 77. Approximately 16.8% of adults report poor or fair health, aligning with the national rate of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.3%, which is slightly above the state average of 7.2% but lower than 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.