Madera County Health Data

Madera County, California

Health Score

43/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

76.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.5 yr

State avg 78.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.6%

State avg 7.2%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

47

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

200

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Madera County, California

Madera's health ranks below national average

Madera County residents live 76.5 years on average, about 2.4 years shorter than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. Nearly one in four residents report poor or fair health—the second-highest rate among the eight counties profiled.

Significant gap from California average

Madera County's 76.5-year life expectancy falls 2 years short of California's 78.5-year average, ranking it among the state's lower-performing counties. The county's 24.9% poor/fair health rate is among the highest statewide.

Grapples with rural health challenges

Madera's 47 primary care providers per 100,000 residents exceed Lassen and Mariposa counties but fall short of Mendocino's 78 per 100,000. Mental health access at 200 providers per 100,000 is the lowest among neighboring counties, creating significant treatment gaps.

High uninsured rate strains rural care

Madera County's 9.6% uninsured rate ranks among the state's highest, second only to Mendocino County at 10.3%. Limited primary care infrastructure at 47 providers per 100,000, combined with high uninsurance, creates barriers to routine care for roughly 1 in 10 residents.

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Nearly 1 in 10 Madera residents lacks health coverage—visit Covered California to explore plans and see if you qualify for financial assistance. In a rural county with limited providers, having insurance ensures you can access available care without catastrophic costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Madera County, CA?
Madera County has a health score of 43/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #52 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 Madera County?
Life expectancy in Madera County is 76.5 years. The California state average is 78.5 years, making Madera County below the state average.
How does Madera County health compare to the California average?
Madera County's health score of 43/100 is below the California average of 67/100. Life expectancy is 76.5 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.6% vs. 7.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Madera County?
Key health factors for Madera County include: life expectancy (76.5 years), uninsured rate (9.6%), and primary care physician access (47:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 200:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Madera County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 43/100 ("Below Average"), Madera County faces health challenges compared to other counties in California. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.5 years. 9.6% 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 Madera County?
Madera County's health score of 43/100 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.