Riverside County Health Data
Riverside County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
284
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
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 Riverside County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Riverside | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Riverside | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.6% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Riverside | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.6% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.1% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.2% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Riverside | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Riverside County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Riverside County primary care provider ratio sits at 46 per 100,000
Health data brief for Riverside County, California.
Riverside County has 46 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is fewer than the national median of 70. This figure contrasts with the county’s mental health provider availability, which is 284 per 100,000 people, a number higher than the national median of 250. Residents in the county have a life expectancy of 77.8 years, slightly higher than the national average of 77 years but lower than the California state average of 78.5 years. Data shows that 18.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national figure. The uninsured rate for the county is 8.3%, which is higher than the state average of 7.2% but remains lower than the national rate of 10%. 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.