Santa Clara County Health Data
Santa Clara County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
94/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
83.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
83.8 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.0%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
107
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
453
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 107.0 per 100K
Dentists
5.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.2
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 Clara County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Santa Clara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.9% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 8.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.9% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Santa Clara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 8.2% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Santa Clara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.4% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.3% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.7% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Santa Clara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.0% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.8% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Santa Clara County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Santa Clara County Records Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Level
Health data brief for Santa Clara County, California.
The uninsured rate for residents in Santa Clara County is 4.0%. This figure is lower than the California state rate of 7.2% and less than half of the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 83.8 years, which is higher than the state average of 78.5 years and the national figure of 77 years. Approximately 14.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% seen nationally. In terms of provider access, there are 107 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. The county also has 453 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 250. 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.