Plumas County Health Data
Plumas County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 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
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
288
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 75.3 per 100K
Dentists
20.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.1
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 Plumas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Plumas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% | 30.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 29.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.3% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Plumas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Plumas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.2% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.6% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Plumas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.4% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Plumas 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
Plumas County uninsured rate stays below state and national benchmarks
Health data brief for Plumas County, California.
The uninsured rate in Plumas County is 6.2%, which is lower than both the California average of 7.2% and the 10% national average. Other data indicates 15.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. Access to care includes 75 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is slightly above the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio of 288 per 100,000 also exceeds the national median of 250. Life expectancy for the county is 78.2 years, which is slightly lower than the California average of 78.5 years but remains higher than the national average of 77 years. 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.