Monterey County Health Data

Monterey County has a health score of 51/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #45 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 Monterey County is 80.8 years. The California state average is 78.5 years, making Monterey County above the state average.

Monterey County's health score of 51/100 is below the California average of 67/100. Life expectancy is 80.8 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 11.6% vs. 7.2% statewide.

Key health factors for Monterey County include: life expectancy (80.8 years), uninsured rate (11.6%), and primary care physician access (65:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 460:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 51/100 ("Below Average"), Monterey County faces health challenges compared to other counties in California. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.8 years. 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Monterey County's health score of 51/100 is below the California average of 67/100. The uninsured rate of 11.6% 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.