Mendocino County Health Data
Mendocino County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
660
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.6%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 77.8 per 100K
Dentists
5.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.3
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 Mendocino County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mendocino | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.5% | 30.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mendocino | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mendocino | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.5% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.6% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mendocino | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.6 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 Mendocino County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mendocino County Uninsured Rate Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Mendocino County, California.
Mendocino County has an uninsured rate of 10.3%. This is higher than both the California average of 7.2% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 76.8 years, slightly lower than the national average of 77 and the state average of 78.5. About 19.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is above the national average of 17%. The county has 78 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is high, with 660 providers per 100,000, more than double the national median of 250. 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.