Placer County Health Data
Placer County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
96/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.7%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
122
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
393
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.6%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 122.0 per 100K
Dentists
8.0
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 Placer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Placer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.2% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 22.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Placer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.6% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 6.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Placer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.2% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.9% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.2% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Placer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.0% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Placer 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
Placer County uninsured rate remains significantly lower than state averages
Health data brief for Placer County, California.
Only 3.7% of Placer County residents are uninsured, a rate far lower than the California average of 7.2% and the national average of 10%. The county also shows a low percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health at 13.6%, compared to the national average of 17%. Clinical access is robust, with 122 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—nearly double the national median of 70—and 393 mental health providers per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250. Life expectancy is 81.2 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.