San Joaquin County Health Data
San Joaquin County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
291
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.8
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 Joaquin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | San Joaquin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.6% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 29.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 19.7% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | San Joaquin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.7% | 12.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | San Joaquin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.0% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.5% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | San Joaquin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare San Joaquin County nationally on binge drinking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in San Joaquin County stands at 76.4 years
Health data brief for San Joaquin County, California.
San Joaquin County residents have a life expectancy of 76.4 years, which is shorter than the national average of 77 years and the California state average of 78.5 years. Approximately 20.3% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national average. The county has 59 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70. There are 291 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 7.6%, which is higher than the state average of 7.2% but 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.