San Francisco County Health Data
San Francisco County, California
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in San Francisco County, California
San Francisco sets national health record
San Francisco residents live 82.4 years on average, exceeding the U.S. average of 80.2 years by more than 2 full years. Only 12.7% report poor or fair health, the best rate in this entire group and far below the national average of 15%. San Francisco's health profile rivals global leaders.
California's healthiest county
At 82.4 years, San Francisco's life expectancy far exceeds California's 78.5-year average by nearly 4 years, the highest in the state. The 4.2% uninsured rate is by far the lowest in this cohort and among the nation's best. San Francisco has achieved near-universal health coverage and exceptional longevity.
Dramatically outpaces all peers
San Francisco's 82.4-year life expectancy is 2+ years ahead of San Diego (80.3) and San Luis Obispo (80.7), and 7 years ahead of San Bernardino (75.4). The 4.2% uninsured rate is less than half of Riverside (8.3%) and San Bernardino (8.7%), showing unmatched coverage breadth. San Francisco stands alone in health achievement.
Unparalleled provider and coverage density
San Francisco boasts 164 primary care providers and an extraordinary 1,113 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—by far the highest in this comparison. The 4.2% uninsured rate is nearly universal coverage, ensuring nearly all residents access preventive care and mental health support. Investment in care infrastructure translates directly to outcomes.
Complete San Francisco's coverage story
San Francisco's health leadership rests on its 4.2% uninsured rate and dense provider network—but the remaining 4.2% still deserve coverage. If you're uninsured, enrolling in Covered California or Medi-Cal at coveredca.com closes the final gap to universal access. Help San Francisco reach 100% coverage.
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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.