Kings County Health Data
Kings County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
26.2%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.6
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 Kings County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kings | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kings | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kings | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.9% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.0% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 9.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kings | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.1% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kings 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
Kings County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Kings County, California.
Kings County has 37 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is roughly half of the national median of 70. The ratio of mental health providers is 250 per 100,000, matching the national median exactly. Life expectancy in the county is 76.6 years, lower than the California average of 78.5 and the national average of 77. Data shows that 26.2% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national benchmark of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.3%, nearly identical to the California average of 7.2% and 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.