Yolo County Health Data
Yolo County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
124
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
458
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 123.5 per 100K
Dentists
2.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.6
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 Yolo County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Yolo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.9% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Yolo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.1% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Yolo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.3% | 70.0% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.7% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.6% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Yolo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.3% | 35.3% | 37.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Yolo County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Yolo County Reports High Density of Mental Health Care Providers
Health data brief for Yolo County, California.
Mental health provider availability in Yolo County is 458 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also has a primary care provider ratio of 124 per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70. Regarding insurance coverage, 5.6% of residents are uninsured. This is lower than the California average of 7.2% and the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 79.9 years, compared to the state average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 19.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, while the national average is 17%. These statistics are reported verbatim from federal and state health databases and do not suggest specific causes for health outcomes. Explore state-level data.
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.