Modoc County Health Data
Modoc County, California
Health Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
412
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Modoc County, California
Modoc life expectancy lags nation
Modoc residents live to an average of 74.6 years, nearly 4 years shorter than the U.S. average of 78.5 years. One in five residents report poor or fair health, suggesting chronic conditions are prevalent in the county.
Among California's shortest lifespans
At 74.6 years, Modoc's life expectancy ranks well below California's state average of 78.5 years, a gap of 3.9 years that reflects significant health challenges. The 18.4% poor/fair health rate underscores persistent wellness barriers across the county.
Modoc faces steeper health challenges
Modoc's 74.6-year life expectancy trails neighboring Nevada County (80.0) and Plumas County (78.2) by meaningful margins. With only 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to Nevada's 73, Modoc faces both health outcome and access disadvantages.
Healthcare access remains tight
An 8.0% uninsured rate, slightly above California's 7.2% average, means roughly 1 in 12 Modoc residents lack health coverage. With just 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, appointment availability is stretched thin across the county.
Finding coverage in Modoc
If you're among Modoc's uninsured, the Covered California marketplace and Medicaid expansion have created new pathways to affordable coverage. Even a brief online search can connect you to enrollment assistance in your area.
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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.