Ventura County Health Data
Ventura County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.7 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
487
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 81.3 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.4
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 Ventura County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ventura | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.7% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.1% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ventura | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.5% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ventura | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.6% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.4% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 74.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ventura | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ventura County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Ventura County exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Ventura County, California.
Residents of Ventura County have a life expectancy of 80.7 years, exceeding the California average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports 487 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250. There are 81 primary care providers per 100,000 people, also exceeding the national median of 70. The uninsured rate stands at 8.5%, higher than the state average of 7.2% but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 17.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is similar to the national average of 17%. These provider and health statistics are gathered from federal registry and census surveys. Explore state-level health data for further 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.