Mariposa County Health Data

Mariposa County, California

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Mariposa County, California

Mariposa nearly matches national average

Mariposa County residents live 78.3 years on average, just 0.6 years shorter than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. One in five residents report poor or fair health, roughly tracking national patterns across the small rural county.

Slight gap from California average

At 78.3 years, Mariposa County's life expectancy is 0.2 years below California's 78.5-year average, placing it near the state midpoint. The county's 6.7% uninsured rate falls below the state average of 7.2%.

Limited primary care in small county

Mariposa's 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents rank among the lowest in the region, only exceeding Lassen's 27. Mental health resources at 337 per 100,000 are moderate but constrained by the county's small population size.

Below-average uninsured rate masks access gaps

Mariposa achieves a relatively strong 6.7% uninsured rate compared to the state's 7.2%, but residents still face critical primary care scarcity. With just 23 primary care providers per 100,000 people, many residents must travel substantial distances for routine medical visits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Mariposa County, CA?
Mariposa County has a health score of 67/100, rated "Average." It ranks #30 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 Mariposa County?
Life expectancy in Mariposa County is 78.3 years. The California state average is 78.5 years, making Mariposa County below the state average.
How does Mariposa County health compare to the California average?
Mariposa County's health score of 67/100 is above the California average of 67/100. Life expectancy is 78.3 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7% vs. 7.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Mariposa County?
Key health factors for Mariposa County include: life expectancy (78.3 years), uninsured rate (6.7%), and primary care physician access (23:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 337:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Mariposa County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 67/100 ("Average"), Mariposa County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in California. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.3 years. 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Mariposa County healthier than the California average?
Mariposa County's health score of 67/100 exceeds the California average of 67/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Mariposa County has better primary care access (23:1 ratio) than the state average (69:1).

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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.