San Francisco County Health Data
San Francisco County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
98/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.4 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
164
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1113
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.7%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 164.0 per 100K
Dentists
7.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.7
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 Francisco County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | San Francisco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 17.1% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 12.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.8% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | San Francisco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 8.8% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 5.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | San Francisco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.5% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 8.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | San Francisco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.3% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.5% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare San Francisco County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
San Francisco County mental health provider ratio exceeds 1,100 per 100,000
Health data brief for San Francisco County, California.
San Francisco County has 1,113 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than four times the national median of 250. The county also has 164 primary care providers per 100,000 people, more than double the national midpoint of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 82.4 years, which is longer than the California state average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 4.2%, which is lower than the state average of 7.2% and the national figure of 10%. Additionally, 12.7% of residents report poor or fair health, lower than the 17% national rate. 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.