Stanislaus County Health Data

Stanislaus County, California

Health Score

57/100

Average

Life Expectancy

75.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.4 yr

State avg 78.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

State avg 7.2%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

66

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

283

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Stanislaus County, California

Stanislaus faces serious health challenges

At 75.4 years, Stanislaus residents live about a year shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. Nearly 1 in 5 residents (19.6%) report poor or fair health, well above the national average of 18%.

Among California's lowest life expectancy

Stanislaus's 75.4-year life expectancy lags California's 78.5-year average by 3.1 years, placing the county among the state's lower performers. The 19.6% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds the state trend.

Lagging behind surrounding counties

Stanislaus's 75.4-year life expectancy trails Sonoma (80.6 years) by over 5 years and Tuolumne (76.4 years) by a full year. The county has only 66 primary care providers per 100,000—less than the regional leaders—straining access to basic healthcare.

Provider shortages limit healthcare access

With a 7.1% uninsured rate just below the state average, Stanislaus still faces significant access barriers due to only 66 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. Mental health services are similarly stretched thin at 283 providers per 100,000, contributing to gaps in preventive and behavioral care.

Don't delay on health coverage

About 1 in 14 Stanislaus residents lack health insurance, and with limited provider capacity, having coverage is critical. Visit Covered California or contact your local county health department to find affordable insurance options today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Stanislaus County, CA?
Stanislaus County has a health score of 57/100, rated "Average." It ranks #37 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 Stanislaus County?
Life expectancy in Stanislaus County is 75.4 years. The California state average is 78.5 years, making Stanislaus County below the state average.
How does Stanislaus County health compare to the California average?
Stanislaus County's health score of 57/100 is below the California average of 67/100. Life expectancy is 75.4 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1% vs. 7.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Stanislaus County?
Key health factors for Stanislaus County include: life expectancy (75.4 years), uninsured rate (7.1%), and primary care physician access (66:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 283:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Stanislaus County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 57/100 ("Average"), Stanislaus County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in California. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.4 years. 7.1% 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 Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County's health score of 57/100 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.