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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Modoc County, CA?
Modoc County has a health score of 53/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #41 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 Modoc County?
Life expectancy in Modoc County is 74.6 years. The California state average is 78.5 years, making Modoc County below the state average.
How does Modoc County health compare to the California average?
Modoc County's health score of 53/100 is below the California average of 67/100. Life expectancy is 74.6 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.0% vs. 7.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Modoc County?
Key health factors for Modoc County include: life expectancy (74.6 years), uninsured rate (8.0%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 412:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Modoc County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 53/100 ("Below Average"), Modoc County faces health challenges compared to other counties in California. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.6 years. 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Modoc County?
Modoc County's health score of 53/100 is below the California average of 67/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.