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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Kings County, CA?
Kings County has a health score of 48/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #48 out of 58 counties in California (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Kings County?
Life expectancy in Kings County is 76.6 years. The California state average is 78.5 years, making Kings County below the state average.
How does Kings County health compare to the California average?
Kings County's health score of 48/100 is below the California average of 67/100. Life expectancy is 76.6 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3% vs. 7.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Kings County?
Key health factors for Kings County include: life expectancy (76.6 years), uninsured rate (7.3%), and primary care physician access (37:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 250:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Kings County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 48/100 ("Below Average"), Kings County faces health challenges compared to other counties in California. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.6 years. 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Kings County?
Kings County's health score of 48/100 is below the California average of 67/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.