Monterey County Health Data
Monterey County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
460
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.8%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.7 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.2
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 Monterey County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monterey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.4% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monterey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.1% | 12.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monterey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.5% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.5% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monterey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monterey County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Poor and fair health reports in Monterey County exceed national averages
Health data brief for Monterey County, California.
Approximately 22.8% of Monterey County residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate significantly higher than the 17% national average and the state figure. The county's uninsured rate also stands at 11.6%, exceeding both the California average of 7.2% and the national average of 10%. Access to primary care involves a ratio of 65 providers per 100,000 residents, trailing slightly behind the national median of 70. Conversely, the mental health provider ratio is 460 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. Data indicates a life expectancy of 80.8 years, which is longer than the state average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. 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.