Orange County Health Data
Orange County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.3 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
100
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
400
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 99.6 per 100K
Dentists
8.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.8
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 Orange County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.9% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 6.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.4% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.3% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.8% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.4% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Orange County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider access in Orange County exceeds national medians
Health data brief for Orange County, California.
There are 100 primary care providers per 100,000 residents in Orange County, significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Clinical care access for mental health is also higher than the national median, with 400 providers per 100,000 compared to the national benchmark of 250. The county reports a life expectancy of 81.3 years, which is longer than the California average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3%, nearly matching the state average of 7.2% but remaining lower than the 10% national average. Additionally, 16.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
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.