Placer County Health Data
Placer County, California
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Placer County, California
Placer County tops national average
Placer residents live to 81.2 years on average, surpassing the U.S. average of 78.5 years by nearly 3 years. At just 13.6% reporting poor or fair health—the lowest rate in this group—Placer demonstrates exceptional population health outcomes.
Placer among California's healthiest
With a 81.2-year life expectancy, Placer beats California's 78.5-year state average and ranks among the state's top-performing counties. The 13.6% poor/fair health rate is significantly below state trends, reflecting sustained wellness and disease prevention.
Placer leads Sacramento region
Placer's 81.2-year life expectancy matches Napa's and outpaces neighboring El Dorado, Sacramento, and Sutter counties. At 122 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Placer offers the highest provider density among these eight counties.
Lowest uninsured rate in state
At just 3.7%, Placer's uninsured rate is the lowest among these eight counties and far below California's 7.2% average, ensuring excellent coverage. With 122 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Placer leads the group in frontline healthcare access.
Placer residents: stay covered
Placer's exceptional coverage means most residents already have health insurance, but if you're in the small uninsured minority, options exist. Covered California is ready to help you find an affordable plan.
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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.