Siskiyou County
CaliforniaFIPS 06093
Pop. 44,0762 HospitalsSVI 0.79RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Siskiyou County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.7% | 10.3% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 32.9% | 30.4% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.2% | 7.2% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.5 | 6.9 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 13,488.22 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
26
Primary Care Physicians
60.6 per 100k
54
NPs & PAs
125.9 per 100k
29
Dentists
50
Hospital Beds
1.2 per 1,000
$10,531.05
Medicare Per Capita
1459.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Siskiyou County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 32.2% | — | |
| Depression | 24.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | — | |
| COPD | 9.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 25.3% | — | |
| Disability | 37.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.79
Socioeconomic Status0.76
Household Composition & Disability0.75
Minority Status & Language0.62
Housing Type & Transportation0.72
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 Siskiyou County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairchild Medical Center | Yreka | 28 | CAHRural |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt Shasta | Mount Shasta | 33 | CAHRural |
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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.