Siskiyou County Health Data

Siskiyou County, California

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

Data Story

About Health in Siskiyou County, California

Siskiyou mortality crisis deepens

Siskiyou County residents live to 73.1 years, nearly 5.2 years below the U.S. average of 78.3 years—the lowest in this entire comparison. With 18.8% reporting poor or fair health, the highest rate in this dataset, Siskiyou faces a severe population health crisis.

Worst health outcomes in state

Siskiyou's 73.1-year life expectancy trails California's 78.5 average by 5.4 years, indicating acute health challenges. The county's 8.2% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 7.2%, compounding access barriers for vulnerable residents.

Significant disparity vs. all peers

Siskiyou's 73.1-year life expectancy ranks worst among all eight counties analyzed, trailing even Shasta (74.3) by 1.2 years. The 18.8% poor/fair health rate and 8.2% uninsured rate suggest Siskiyou faces systemic economic and health infrastructure challenges.

Healthcare access crisis evident

Siskiyou supports only 75 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest rate in this comparison—while 8.2% of residents lack health insurance. The county's 550 mental health providers per 100K cannot fully compensate for physical healthcare scarcity and deep economic hardship.

Coverage saves lives here

In Siskiyou County, where health outcomes lag statewide, securing insurance is literally life-saving. If you're uninsured, visit coveredca.com immediately or call 1-800-300-1506 for assistance; emergency Medi-Cal may cover you if income-eligible regardless of immigration status.

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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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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.