Tehama County Health Data
Tehama County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.4 per 100K
Dentists
6.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.6
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 Tehama County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tehama | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tehama | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tehama | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.9% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.0% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tehama | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tehama 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
Life expectancy in Tehama County measures seventy-four years
Health data brief for Tehama County, California.
Life expectancy in Tehama County is 74.3 years, which is shorter than the national average of 77 years and the California average of 78.5 years. The county has 53 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a lower density than the national median of 70. Mental health providers are present at a rate of 233 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 250. About 20.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.2%, which is identical to the California average and lower than the national average of 10%. These data points come from federal health and census records. Consult the CDC County Health Rankings for more specific 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.