Lassen County Health Data
Lassen County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
315
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.3%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.1 per 100K
Dentists
32.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.8
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 Lassen County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lassen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 22.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lassen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lassen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.6% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.5% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lassen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lassen 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
Lassen County Primary Care Access Falls Below National Median
Health data brief for Lassen County, California.
Lassen County reports 27 primary care providers per 100,000 people. This is significantly lower than the national median of 70 providers and the concentration found in many other California counties. Life expectancy in the county is 74.9 years, trailing the state average of 78.5 and the national average of 77. The uninsured rate stands at 6.0%, which is lower than both the California average of 7.2% and the national mark of 10%. Approximately 21.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. For mental health, the county has 315 providers per 100,000 residents, which is above the national median of 250. 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.