San Bernardino County Health Data
San Bernardino County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
311
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.7
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 Bernardino County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | San Bernardino | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.5% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | San Bernardino | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.4% | 12.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | San Bernardino | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.4% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.8% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | San Bernardino | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare San Bernardino 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
San Bernardino County reports 21.8 percent in poor or fair health
Health data brief for San Bernardino County, California.
In San Bernardino County, 21.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national mark of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 75.4 years, shorter than the national average of 77 years and the California state average of 78.5 years. There are 59 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70. For mental health, the county has 311 providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate for the county is 8.7%, higher than the California average of 7.2% but lower than the 10% national figure. 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.