Monterey County
CaliforniaFIPS 06053
Pop. 439,0355 HospitalsSVI 0.87RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Monterey County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.1% | 10.3% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 32.8% | 30.4% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 11.6% | 7.2% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.5 | 6.9 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,114.457 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
294
Primary Care Physicians
68.3 per 100k
386
NPs & PAs
89.6 per 100k
333
Dentists
709
Hospital Beds
1.6 per 1,000
$14,275.8
Medicare Per Capita
1799.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Monterey County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 30.4% | — | |
| Depression | 19.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | — | |
| COPD | 5.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 11.5% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.1% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 24.7% | — | |
| Disability | 31.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 25.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 15.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.87
Socioeconomic Status0.83
Household Composition & Disability0.58
Minority Status & Language0.96
Housing Type & Transportation0.87
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Monterey County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula | Monterey | 286 | |
| George L Mee Memorial Hospital | King City | 25 | CAH |
| Natividad Medical Center | Salinas | 172 | |
| Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital | Salinas | 263 | |
| Us Army Hosp | Marina | 500 |
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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.