Tehama County Health Data
Tehama County, California
Health Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
233
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Tehama County, California
Tehama's life expectancy trails the nation
At 74.3 years, Tehama residents live nearly 2 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. Over 1 in 5 residents (20.9%) report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 18%.
Among California's lowest health outcomes
Tehama's 74.3-year life expectancy ranks among the lowest in California, trailing the state average of 78.5 years by 4.2 years. The 20.9% poor/fair health rate also significantly exceeds state norms.
Facing the region's steepest health challenges
Tehama's 74.3-year life expectancy is the lowest among nearby counties, trailing Trinity (77 years) by nearly 3 years. At 53 primary care providers per 100,000, Tehama has fewer physicians than nearly all regional peers, exacerbating care gaps.
Critical shortages in primary care access
Despite a 7.2% uninsured rate near the state average, Tehama residents struggle to access care with only 53 primary care providers per 100,000—the lowest in the region. Mental health services at 233 providers per 100,000 are also among the most constrained regionally.
Insurance alone won't solve access issues
While Tehama's uninsured rate matches the state average, the county's severe shortage of primary care providers makes coverage less meaningful without care to access. Check your insurance eligibility through Covered California or county services, and ask about telemedicine or regional care options.
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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.