San Diego County Health Data
San Diego County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
526
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 84.4 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.2
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 San Diego County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | San Diego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.4% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.2% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | San Diego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.1% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | San Diego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.8% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.8% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | San Diego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare San Diego County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
San Diego County life expectancy reaches 80.3 years
Health data brief for San Diego County, California.
San Diego County residents have a life expectancy of 80.3 years, which is longer than the California state average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The county has 526 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250. Primary care availability is 84 providers per 100,000 people, higher than the national midpoint of 70. Data shows that 16.4% of the population reports poor or fair health, slightly lower than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate stands at 7.3%, which is nearly identical to the state average of 7.2% and lower than the national rate of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.