Tulare County Health Data
Tulare County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
318
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.2%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.0
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 Tulare County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tulare | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.1% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tulare | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 8.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tulare | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.0% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.6% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 8.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tulare | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.1% | 35.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tulare County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Twenty-six percent of Tulare County residents report fair health
Health data brief for Tulare County, California.
In Tulare County, 26.2% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is significantly higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 9.3%, which is higher than the California average of 7.2% but slightly below the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 46 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. However, mental health providers are present at a rate of 318 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 75.5 years, lower than the state average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. These figures represent snapshots of provider density and health status. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data details.
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.