Mendocino County Health Data

Mendocino County has a health score of 52/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #42 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.

Life expectancy in Mendocino County is 76.8 years. The California state average is 78.5 years, making Mendocino County below the state average.

Mendocino County's health score of 52/100 is below the California average of 67/100. Life expectancy is 76.8 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3% vs. 7.2% statewide.

Key health factors for Mendocino County include: life expectancy (76.8 years), uninsured rate (10.3%), and primary care physician access (78:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 660:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 52/100 ("Below Average"), Mendocino County faces health challenges compared to other counties in California. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.8 years. 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Mendocino County's health score of 52/100 is below the California average of 67/100. The uninsured rate of 10.3% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.