Siskiyou County Health Data

Siskiyou County, California

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

46/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.1 yr

State avg 78.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.2%

State avg 7.2%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

75

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

550

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

18.8%

State avg 18.9%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

20.5

per 100K residentsCDC: 74.8 per 100K

Dentists

18.3

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

18.3

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 Siskiyou County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureSiskiyouState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity32.0%30.0%37.6%2.0 pts worse than state
Diabetes9.9%10.3%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure30.3%29.3%33.5%1.0 pts worse than state
Depression26.2%22.7%24.1%3.5 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureSiskiyouState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking15.2%12.6%16.3%2.6 pts worse than state
Binge Drinking18.8%17.6%17.8%1.2 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity23.4%24.1%27.0%0.7 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureSiskiyouState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup70.0%70.0%74.9%near state average
Dental Visit (past year)60.4%61.3%57.3%0.9 pts worse than state
Mammography (women 50–74)73.9%74.3%73.3%near state average

Daily-life impact

MeasureSiskiyouState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress20.6%18.3%18.6%2.3 pts worse than state
Short Sleep Duration35.6%35.3%37.3%near state average

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Siskiyou County nationally on depression.

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Life Expectancy in Siskiyou County Lower Than State Norms

Health data brief for Siskiyou County, California.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Life expectancy

Life expectancy for residents in Siskiyou County is 73.1 years. This is 5.4 years shorter than the California state average of 78.5 years and 3.9 years shorter than the national figure of 77 years. For residents reporting their own health status, 18.8% describe it as poor or fair, which is higher than the national rate of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 8.2%, which is higher than the state rate of 7.2% but lower than the national average of 10%. Provider availability includes 75 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly above the national median of 70. There are also 550 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.

Get Care in Siskiyou 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.

Mercy Medical Center of Mt Shasta

ER
4/5
(530) 926-6111
914 Pine Street, Mount Shasta, CA 96067
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Other

Fairchild Medical Center

ER
2/5
(530) 842-4121
444 Bruce Street, Yreka, CA 96097
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Other

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Siskiyou County, CA?
Siskiyou County has a health score of 46/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #50 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 Siskiyou County?
Life expectancy in Siskiyou County is 73.1 years. The California state average is 78.5 years, making Siskiyou County below the state average.
How does Siskiyou County health compare to the California average?
Siskiyou County's health score of 46/100 is below the California average of 67/100. Life expectancy is 73.1 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.2% vs. 7.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Siskiyou County?
Key health factors for Siskiyou County include: life expectancy (73.1 years), uninsured rate (8.2%), and primary care physician access (75:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 550:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Siskiyou County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 46/100 ("Below Average"), Siskiyou County faces health challenges compared to other counties in California. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.1 years. 8.2% 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 Siskiyou County?
Siskiyou County's health score of 46/100 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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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.