Trinity County Health Data
Trinity County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
332
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
69.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.7 per 100K
Dentists
6.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
44.1
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 Trinity County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Trinity | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.7% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Trinity | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.7% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Trinity | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.9% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.8% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.6% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Trinity | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 35.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Trinity County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Trinity County reports nineteen primary care providers per hundred thousand
Health data brief for Trinity County, California.
Trinity County has 19 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is far lower than the national median of 70. Despite this, the mental health provider ratio is 332 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 6.0%, lower than both the California average of 7.2% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 77.0 years, which matches the national average but is shorter than the state average of 78.5 years. Approximately 19.5% of people in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These statistics are sourced from the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System and census data. Examine state-level data for additional health context.
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.