Los Angeles County Health Data
Los Angeles County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
478
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 75.4 per 100K
Dentists
6.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.5
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 Los Angeles County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Los Angeles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.4% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.3% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Los Angeles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.3% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Los Angeles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.7% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.1% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 74.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Los Angeles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.7% | 35.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Los Angeles County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Los Angeles County Mental Health Provider Ratio Nearly Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Los Angeles County, California.
Los Angeles County has a mental health provider ratio of 478 per 100,000 residents. This figure is nearly double the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 79.4 years, which is higher than the national average of 77 years and the state average of 78.5. Meanwhile, the uninsured rate is 9.4%, which is higher than the California average of 7.2% but slightly below the national average of 10%. About 19.0% of the population describes their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio is 75 per 100,000, aligning closely with the national median of 70. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.