Tuolumne County Health Data
Tuolumne County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
253
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.8%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.7 per 100K
Dentists
14.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.5
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 Tuolumne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tuolumne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.2% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 29.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.5% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tuolumne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 12.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tuolumne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.9% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.0% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tuolumne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tuolumne 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
Tuolumne County uninsured rate measures five point seven percent
Health data brief for Tuolumne County, California.
The uninsured rate in Tuolumne County is 5.7%, which is lower than the California average of 7.2% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.4 years, which is shorter than the national average of 77 years and the state average of 78.5 years. The county has 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 253 per 100,000, which is nearly identical to the national median of 250. Approximately 15.8% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. These numbers are derived from the American Community Survey and federal provider logs. Visit the CDC website for more county-specific health statistics.
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.