Kings County Health Data
Kings County, California
Health Score
48/100
Below Avg
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
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
250
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Kings County, California
Kings trails U.S. health benchmarks
Kings County's life expectancy of 76.6 years matches the U.S. average, but 26.2% of residents report poor or fair health—45% above the national 18% rate. The county shows significant health disparities despite average longevity.
Struggling against state health average
Kings' 76.6-year life expectancy falls 1.9 years short of California's 78.5-year average, while its 26.2% poor/fair health rate ranks third-worst among these eight counties. Health outcomes lag the state standard.
Limited primary care in agricultural region
Kings' 37 primary care providers per 100,000 exceed only Glenn County (17 per 100K) and Imperial County (25 per 100K) in this group, indicating serious primary care shortages. With 250 mental health providers per 100K, Kings also trails behavioral health leaders like Humboldt (624 per 100K).
Coverage gaps amid provider shortages
Kings' 7.3% uninsured rate matches California average, but combined with low primary care density (37 per 100K), limited availability means many insured residents still struggle to access timely care. Agricultural employment patterns may contribute to gaps in preventive health access.
Kings residents: check your coverage
Although Kings' uninsured rate matches the state average, the county's critical shortage of primary care providers means coverage alone isn't enough—residents must also advocate for expanded clinic hours and rural health initiatives. Visit CoveredCA.com to ensure you have the right plan.
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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.