Sutter County Health Data
Sutter County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
375
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.0%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 75.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.1
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 Sutter County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sutter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.7% | 30.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sutter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sutter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.7% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.5% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sutter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.7% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sutter 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
Sutter County reports twenty-three percent rate of poor health
Health data brief for Sutter County, California.
In Sutter County, 23.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 8.8%, higher than the California average of 7.2% but lower than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.3 years, which is consistent with the national average of 77 years but shorter than the California average of 78.5 years. Sutter County has 76 primary care providers and 375 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both figures are higher than national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. These statistics are based on self-reported health surveys and federal provider enumeration systems. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for further information.
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.