Nevada County Health Data
Nevada County, California
Health Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.0 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1143
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Nevada County, California
Nevada County's healthy trajectory
Nevada residents live to 80.0 years on average, beating the U.S. average of 78.5 years by 1.5 years. At 17.0% reporting poor or fair health, Nevada shows a relatively healthy population with manageable chronic disease burden.
Nevada outperforms state average
Nevada's 80.0-year life expectancy surpasses California's 78.5-year average, positioning the county among the state's healthier regions. The 17.0% poor/fair health rate is below state patterns, indicating better-than-average wellness.
Nevada leads Sierra foothills
Nevada's 80.0-year life expectancy tops Plumas (78.2) and Modoc (74.6), reflecting strong regional health leadership. With 73 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Nevada has solid frontline access compared to rural peers.
Lowest uninsured rate in cohort
At just 6.2%, Nevada's uninsured rate is the lowest among these eight counties and below California's 7.2% average, ensuring most residents have coverage. Nevada also boasts 1,143 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—an exceptional resource that far exceeds all peers.
Nevada County coverage is strong
Nevada's high coverage rate means most residents already have health insurance, but if you're in the 6.2% uninsured, options exist. Covered California and local enrollment assistance are ready to help you get covered.
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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.