Yuba County Health Data
Yuba County, California
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Yuba County, California
Life expectancy lags far behind
Yuba County residents have a life expectancy of 75.0 years, trailing the U.S. average of 76.4 years and significantly below California's 78.5-year benchmark. With 21.3% of adults reporting poor or fair health, the county faces health challenges that demand attention and investment.
Among California's struggling counties
Yuba County's 75.0-year life expectancy ranks among the lowest in California, falling 3.5 years below the state average. The county's 6.6% uninsured rate exceeds California's 7.2% state average, leaving a higher proportion of residents without coverage.
Provider shortage compounds health gaps
Yuba County has only 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—one-sixth the density of neighboring Yolo County's 124 per 100,000. This scarcity means longer wait times, delayed diagnoses, and residents traveling greater distances for routine medical care.
Mental health care stretched thin
Mental health providers are available at 260 per 100,000 residents, leaving gaps in behavioral health access during a time of rising mental health needs. The 6.6% uninsured rate affects roughly one in 15 residents, forcing some to delay or skip necessary medical visits due to cost.
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With limited providers and health challenges, health insurance is essential in Yuba County. Check Covered California immediately to find affordable plans, explore Medi-Cal eligibility, and ensure you can access the care your family needs.
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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.