Sacramento County Health Data
Sacramento County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
463
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 89.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.2
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 Sacramento County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sacramento | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.5% | 30.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% | 29.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.7% | 22.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sacramento | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.8% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sacramento | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.2% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.7% | 61.3% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sacramento | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sacramento County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sacramento County uninsured rate stands at 5.4 percent
Health data brief for Sacramento County, California.
Sacramento County reports an uninsured rate of 5.4%, which is lower than the California state average of 7.2% and the national rate of 10%. The county has 463 mental health providers per 100,000 people, nearly double the national median of 250. For primary care, there are 89 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national midpoint of 70. The life expectancy in the county is 78.0 years, which is higher than the national figure of 77 years but lower than the state average of 78.5 years. Additionally, 19.0% of adults in Sacramento County describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national mark of 17%. 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.