Ventura County Health Data
Ventura County, California
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Ventura County, California
Ventura's life expectancy leads the nation
At 80.7 years, Ventura residents live over 4.5 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. The 17.6% poor/fair health rate is also better than the national average of 18%, reflecting strong overall population health.
Among California's healthiest counties
Ventura's 80.7-year life expectancy exceeds California's 78.5-year average by 2.2 years, placing it among the state's top performers. The 17.6% poor/fair health rate also ranks better than state norms.
Competing with the region's healthiest
Ventura's 80.7-year life expectancy rivals Sonoma's 80.6 years, making both counties standouts in California health outcomes. Ventura also maintains strong provider access with 81 primary care providers per 100,000 and 487 mental health providers per 100,000.
Excellent coverage and good provider access
Ventura's 8.5% uninsured rate is slightly above the state average of 7.2%, though this is offset by solid primary care access at 81 providers per 100,000. The county's 487 mental health providers per 100,000 are among the region's highest, supporting comprehensive behavioral health services.
Maintain coverage to stay healthy
While Ventura has healthier outcomes than most counties, about 1 in 12 residents still lack insurance. Check your coverage status through Covered California or local health departments to ensure you can maintain access to the quality care that supports the county's strong health outcomes.
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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.