Lassen County Health Data

Lassen County, California

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Lassen County, California

Lassen's life expectancy trails national average

Lassen County residents have a life expectancy of 74.9 years, roughly 4 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. Over one in five residents report poor or fair health, signaling significant population-level health concerns.

Among California's healthiest counties

Lassen County's 74.9-year life expectancy falls 3.6 years short of California's 78.5-year average, placing it in the lower tier statewide. Yet its 6.0% uninsured rate ranks better than the state average of 7.2%, showing modest insurance coverage strength.

Rural access challenges mirror region patterns

Lassen's 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents represent one of the lowest access levels in northern California, below Lake County's 42. Mental health resources at 315 per 100,000 similarly lag more urban neighbors like Los Angeles County at 478 per 100,000.

Low uninsured rate masks provider scarcity

Lassen County achieves a relatively low 6.0% uninsured rate compared to the state's 7.2%, but residents face critical shortages of primary care providers. With just 27 primary care providers per 100,000 people, many residents travel significant distances for routine medical care.

Ensure your family has coverage

While Lassen has better insurance uptake than most counties, 6.0% of residents remain uninsured—visit Covered California to check your options. Having coverage ensures you can access the limited primary care providers available in your rural community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lassen County, CA?
Lassen County has a health score of 55/100, rated "Average." It ranks #39 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 Lassen County?
Life expectancy in Lassen County is 74.9 years. The California state average is 78.5 years, making Lassen County below the state average.
How does Lassen County health compare to the California average?
Lassen County's health score of 55/100 is below the California average of 67/100. Life expectancy is 74.9 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0% vs. 7.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Lassen County?
Key health factors for Lassen County include: life expectancy (74.9 years), uninsured rate (6.0%), and primary care physician access (27:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 315:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Lassen County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 55/100 ("Average"), Lassen County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in California. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.9 years. 6.0% 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 Lassen County?
Lassen County's health score of 55/100 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.