Merced County
CaliforniaFIPS 06047
Pop. 281,2023 HospitalsSVI 0.97RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Merced County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.6% | 10.3% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.5% | 30.4% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.6% | 7.2% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.2 | 6.9 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,849.462 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
126
Primary Care Physicians
43.2 per 100k
232
NPs & PAs
79.5 per 100k
146
Dentists
224
Hospital Beds
0.8 per 1,000
$14,173.71
Medicare Per Capita
1922.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Merced County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 34.3% | — | |
| Depression | 22.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | — | |
| COPD | 6.6% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.6% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 30.4% | — | |
| Disability | 37.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 33.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | — | |
| Uninsured | 18.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.97
Socioeconomic Status0.97
Household Composition & Disability0.89
Minority Status & Language0.97
Housing Type & Transportation0.85
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Merced County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Banos Emergency Hosp | Los Banos | 10 | |
| Memorial Hospital Los Banos | Los Banos | 48 | |
| Mercy Medical Center | Merced | 186 |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dos Palos Memorial Hospital | 2006 | Converted |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.