Shasta County Health Data

Shasta County, California

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Shasta County, California

Shasta faces mortality challenge

Shasta County residents live to 74.3 years, nearly 4 years below the U.S. average of 78.3 years, marking the lowest life expectancy in this county comparison. With 16.1% reporting poor or fair health, the county shows patterns of health vulnerability.

Significant gap from state average

Shasta's 74.3-year life expectancy trails California's 78.5 average by 4.2 years, among the widest gaps in the state. The county's 7.5% uninsured rate slightly exceeds California's 7.2%, adding pressure to already stressed health outcomes.

Healthiest of northern rural counties

Compared to Siskiyou County (73.1 years), Shasta performs slightly better on life expectancy. However, both northern counties significantly underperform coastal and Bay Area peers, indicating regional health disparities tied to rural access and economic factors.

Limited primary care capacity

Shasta supports only 78 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below levels in wealthier counties—while 7.5% of residents remain uninsured. With 539 mental health providers per 100K, behavioral health services exist, yet overall healthcare capacity strains in this rural county.

Coverage is your first step

In Shasta County, securing health insurance is critical to accessing limited local providers and managing travel to specialty care. Head to coveredca.com to enroll or re-enroll, and check for emergency Medi-Cal eligibility if you're uninsured and in need of immediate care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Shasta County, CA?
Shasta County has a health score of 61/100, rated "Average." It ranks #34 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 Shasta County?
Life expectancy in Shasta County is 74.3 years. The California state average is 78.5 years, making Shasta County below the state average.
How does Shasta County health compare to the California average?
Shasta County's health score of 61/100 is below the California average of 67/100. Life expectancy is 74.3 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 7.5% vs. 7.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Shasta County?
Key health factors for Shasta County include: life expectancy (74.3 years), uninsured rate (7.5%), and primary care physician access (78:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 539:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Shasta County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 61/100 ("Average"), Shasta County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in California. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.3 years. 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Shasta County?
Shasta County's health score of 61/100 is below the California average of 67/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.