Mariposa County Health Data
Mariposa County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
337
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.3 per 100K
Dentists
23.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.4
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 Mariposa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mariposa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% | 29.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.0% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mariposa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mariposa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.7% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.4% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.8% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mariposa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.5% | 35.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mariposa County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mariposa County Primary Care Provider Ratio Lags National Median
Health data brief for Mariposa County, California.
Mariposa County has 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This is less than a third of the national median of 70 providers. The county's life expectancy is 78.3 years, which is higher than the national average of 77 and nearly equal to the state average of 78.5. The uninsured rate is 6.7%, lower than the California average of 7.2%. Approximately 19.9% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Mental health provider access is 337 per 100,000, exceeding 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.