Riverside County Health Data

Riverside County, California

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Riverside County, California

Riverside's life expectancy lags behind

Riverside residents live 77.8 years on average, falling 2.4 years short of the U.S. average of 80.2 years. About 18.2% report poor or fair health, which is above the national benchmark of 15%. These gaps suggest systemic health challenges that deserve attention.

Below California's health standard

At 77.8 years, Riverside's life expectancy ranks below California's state average of 78.5 years. The county's 8.3% uninsured rate also exceeds the state average of 7.2%, indicating persistent access barriers. Both metrics place Riverside in the lower half of California counties.

Neighbors show healthier trajectories

San Bernardino County (75.4 years) fares worse, but San Diego (80.3 years) and San Luis Obispo (80.7 years) significantly outpace Riverside. Riverside's uninsured rate of 8.3% is higher than San Diego's 7.3% and San Luis Obispo's 7.2%. The disparity suggests regional inequities in coverage and care quality.

Healthcare access gaps in daily life

Riverside has 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below the state's need—and 284 mental health providers per 100,000. The 8.3% uninsured population faces particular barriers to preventive care and mental health support. Expanding both primary and behavioral health capacity could improve outcomes significantly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Riverside County, CA?
Riverside County has a health score of 64/100, rated "Average." It ranks #32 out of 58 counties in California (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Riverside County?
Life expectancy in Riverside County is 77.8 years. The California state average is 78.5 years, making Riverside County below the state average.
How does Riverside County health compare to the California average?
Riverside County's health score of 64/100 is below the California average of 67/100. Life expectancy is 77.8 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.3% vs. 7.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Riverside County?
Key health factors for Riverside County include: life expectancy (77.8 years), uninsured rate (8.3%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 284:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Riverside County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 64/100 ("Average"), Riverside County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in California. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.8 years. 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Riverside County?
Riverside County's health score of 64/100 is below the California average of 67/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.