Shasta County Health Data
Shasta County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
539
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.0 per 100K
Dentists
2.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.8
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 Shasta County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Shasta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.3% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Shasta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Shasta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.3% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.9% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Shasta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Shasta County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Shasta County Life Expectancy Shorter Than State Average
Health data brief for Shasta County, California.
Life expectancy for residents in Shasta County is 74.3 years. This is 4.2 years shorter than the state average of 78.5 years and 2.7 years shorter than the national average of 77 years. In contrast, 16.1% of residents report their health as poor or fair, which is slightly better than the national figure of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 7.5%, which is slightly higher than the state rate of 7.2% but remains lower than the national rate of 10%. For those seeking care, the primary care provider ratio is 78 per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 539 per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Shasta County, California
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
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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.