San Bernardino County Health Data
San Bernardino County, California
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in San Bernardino County, California
San Bernardino faces steep health gaps
San Bernardino residents live 75.4 years on average, nearly 5 years below the U.S. average of 80.2 years—one of the largest gaps in the nation. About 21.8% report poor or fair health, the highest rate in this group and well above the national average of 15%. These numbers signal urgent, systemic health challenges.
Worst health outcomes in California
At 75.4 years, San Bernardino's life expectancy is 3.1 years below California's 78.5-year average, the lowest in this cohort. The 8.7% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 7.2%, and the 21.8% poor/fair health rate is the worst statewide. San Bernardino ranks among California's most health-challenged counties.
Dramatically worse than regional peers
San Bernardino's 75.4-year life expectancy lags all neighboring counties: Riverside (77.8), San Luis Obispo (80.7), and San Diego (80.3). The 8.7% uninsured rate is the highest in the region, and the 21.8% poor/fair health rate is 5+ points above neighbors. The disparities underscore concentrated disadvantage.
Access barriers compound health crises
San Bernardino has 59 primary care providers and 311 mental health providers per 100,000—below state norms. The 8.7% uninsured population lacks routine preventive care access, likely driving higher rates of chronic disease and poor health. Expanding both coverage and provider capacity is essential for recovery.
Enrollment is a life-or-death choice
With the county's 8.7% uninsured rate and significant health disparities, getting covered through Covered California or Medi-Cal at coveredca.com is urgent. Preventive care, chronic disease management, and mental health support are game-changers for San Bernardino's health trajectory. Your enrollment matters for your family's future.
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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.