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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of San Francisco County, CA?
San Francisco County has a health score of 98/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #2 out of 58 counties in California (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in San Francisco County?
Life expectancy in San Francisco County is 82.4 years. The California state average is 78.5 years, making San Francisco County above the state average.
How does San Francisco County health compare to the California average?
San Francisco County's health score of 98/100 is above the California average of 67/100. Life expectancy is 82.4 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 4.2% vs. 7.2% statewide.
What health factors affect San Francisco County?
Key health factors for San Francisco County include: life expectancy (82.4 years), uninsured rate (4.2%), and primary care physician access (164:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 1,113:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is San Francisco County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 98/100 ("Excellent"), San Francisco County is one of the healthier counties in California. Residents have a life expectancy of 82.4 years. 4.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is San Francisco County healthier than the California average?
San Francisco County's health score of 98/100 exceeds the California average of 67/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.