Tuolumne County Health Data

Tuolumne County, California

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Tuolumne County, California

Tuolumne's health outcomes near national average

At 76.4 years, Tuolumne's life expectancy slightly exceeds the U.S. average of 76.1 years. The 15.8% poor/fair health rate is notably better than the national average of 18%, indicating relatively good population health.

Below California but better than neighbors

Tuolumne's 76.4-year life expectancy falls slightly below California's 78.5-year average by 2.1 years, yet the 15.8% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's better performers. The county shows mixed but generally solid health metrics.

Outperforming most regional peers

Tuolumne's 76.4-year life expectancy exceeds Stanislaus (75.4 years) and Tulare (75.5 years), though it trails Sonoma (80.6 years) significantly. The 15.8% poor/fair health rate is among the region's best, suggesting healthier underlying population patterns.

Strong coverage with solid provider access

At 5.7%, Tuolumne's uninsured rate is among the lowest in the state, below the 7.2% state average. The county offers 63 primary care providers per 100,000 and 253 mental health providers per 100,000, providing reasonable access to both primary and behavioral health services.

Maintain Tuolumne's health advantage

With less than 1 in 17 residents uninsured, Tuolumne has strong coverage, but staying covered is essential to maintaining health gains. Verify your insurance status through Covered California or local health departments to keep your protection in place.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Tuolumne County, CA?
Tuolumne County has a health score of 76/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #20 out of 58 counties in California (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Tuolumne County?
Life expectancy in Tuolumne County is 76.4 years. The California state average is 78.5 years, making Tuolumne County below the state average.
How does Tuolumne County health compare to the California average?
Tuolumne County's health score of 76/100 is above the California average of 67/100. Life expectancy is 76.4 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7% vs. 7.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Tuolumne County?
Key health factors for Tuolumne County include: life expectancy (76.4 years), uninsured rate (5.7%), and primary care physician access (63:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 253:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Tuolumne County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 76/100 ("Excellent"), Tuolumne County is one of the healthier counties in California. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.4 years. 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Tuolumne County healthier than the California average?
Tuolumne County's health score of 76/100 exceeds the California average of 67/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Tuolumne County has better primary care access (63:1 ratio) than the state average (69:1).

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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.