Siskiyou County Health Data
Siskiyou County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Siskiyou | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Siskiyou | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Siskiyou | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.0% | 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
| Measure | Siskiyou | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 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.
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.
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.