Yuba County Health Data
Yuba County, California
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
260
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.3%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 20.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.6
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 Yuba County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Yuba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% | 30.0% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 29.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.6% | 22.7% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Yuba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Yuba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.8% | 70.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.0% | 61.3% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 74.3% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Yuba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 35.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Yuba 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
Primary Care Provider Ratios in Yuba County Trail National Median
Health data brief for Yuba County, California.
Yuba County has 20 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is less than one-third of the national median of 70 per 100,000. In mental health services, the county has 260 providers per 100,000 people, which is similar to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.6%. This is lower than the California state average of 7.2% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 75.0 years, while the state average is 78.5 years and the national average is 77 years. Additionally, 21.3% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These figures are provided for informational purposes based on current census and provider data records. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.