Modoc County Health Data
Modoc County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.4%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.2 per 100K
Dentists
34.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
34.7
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 Modoc County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Modoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.5% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Modoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Modoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.0% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 61.3% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Modoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Modoc County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider ratios in Modoc County trail national medians
Health data brief for Modoc County, California.
Primary care availability in Modoc County stands at 46 providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of roughly 70 per 100,000. This supply of general practitioners contrasts with the county's mental health resources, where the ratio of 412 providers per 100,000 exceeds the national median of 250. Data also shows a life expectancy of 74.6 years, which is shorter than the California average of 78.5 years and the national figure of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 18.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Modoc sits at 8.0%, which is higher than the state average of 7.2% but remains lower than the 10% national benchmark. 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.