Placer County

CaliforniaFIPS 06061

Pop. 404,7393 HospitalsSVI 0.20RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricPlacer CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence8.6%10.3%
Adult Obesity25.8%30.4%
Uninsured Rate3.7%7.2%
PCPs per 10K12.26.9
Premature Death (YPLL)5,085.951

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

524
Primary Care Physicians
123.7 per 100k
430
NPs & PAs
101.5 per 100k
457
Dentists
798
Hospital Beds
1.9 per 1,000
$13,931.21
Medicare Per Capita
1488.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorPlacer CountyState Avg 
Diabetes9.9%
Obesity27.6%
Depression21.8%
Frequent Mental Distress15.6%
COPD5.5%
Current Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Stroke3.2%
High Blood Pressure33.2%
Poor General Health16.9%
Disability27.4%
No Leisure Physical Activity19.1%
Binge Drinking16.3%
Uninsured5.4%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.20
Socioeconomic Status0.12
Household Composition & Disability0.32
Minority Status & Language0.68
Housing Type & Transportation0.25

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Hospitals in Placer County

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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.