San Benito County Health Data
San Benito County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
138
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.4%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.5
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 San Benito County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | San Benito | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.3% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.3% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | San Benito | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.8% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | San Benito | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.5% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 74.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | San Benito | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 35.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare San Benito County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider count in San Benito County is 27 per 100,000
Health data brief for San Benito County, California.
San Benito County has 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 70. This count is paired with 138 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 250. However, the life expectancy for the county is 79.9 years, which is longer than both the California state average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8%, sitting lower than the state average of 7.2% and the national rate of 10%. About 18.4% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly higher than the 17% national figure. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in San Benito County, California
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in San Benito County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.