Santa Barbara County Health Data
Santa Barbara County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.6 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
669
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.6 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.0
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 Santa Barbara County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Santa Barbara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.6% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 29.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.8% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Santa Barbara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.6% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Santa Barbara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.6% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.3% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.8% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Santa Barbara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.2% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Santa Barbara County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access High in Santa Barbara County
Health data brief for Santa Barbara County, California.
Mental health provider availability in the county reaches 669 per 100,000 residents. This figure is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000 residents. Life expectancy in the county is 80.6 years, which is longer than the California state average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.2%, higher than the state level of 7.2% but lower than the national average of 10%. For health status reporting, 16.7% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, which aligns closely with the national figure of 17%. Primary care provider availability is 77 per 100,000 residents, slightly above the national median of 70. 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.