Sonoma County Health Data
Sonoma County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.6 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
102
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
586
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.4%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 101.7 per 100K
Dentists
6.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.3
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 Sonoma County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sonoma | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.1% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sonoma | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.8% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sonoma | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.7% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.4% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.4% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sonoma | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.0% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sonoma 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
Sonoma County reports high concentration of mental health providers
Health data brief for Sonoma County, California.
Sonoma County has 586 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. Access to primary care is also higher than national levels, with 102 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 80.6 years, which is longer than the California average of 78.5 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.7%, which is lower than the state rate of 7.2% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 14.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. These figures are gathered from federal provider registries and census data. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more information on these metrics.
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.