The County Health Rankings show us that where we live matters to our health. The health of a community depends on many different factors - ranging from health behaviors, education and jobs, to quality of health care, to the environment.

2012 | Sierra, California

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  Sierra
County
California
Demographics
Population 3,174 36,961,664
% below 18 years of age 18% 26%
% 65 and older 19% 11%
% African American 0% 6%
% American Indian and Alaskan Native 2% 1%
% Asian 0% 13%
% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
% Hispanic 10% 37%
% not proficient in English 3% 20%
% Females 50% 50%
% Rural 100% 6%
Health Outcomes
Diabetes 9% 8%
HIV prevalence rate    
Health Care
Mental health providers 3,250:0 1,853:1
Health care costs $6,914 $8,975
Uninsured adults 21% 24%
Could not see doctor due to cost   15%
Dentists   1,583:1
Social & Economic Factors
Median household income $42,800 $57,664
High housing costs 30% 47%
Children eligible for free lunch 30% 52%
Illiteracy 9.2% 23.1%
Homicide rate   7
Physical Environment
Commuting alone 64% 73%
Access to healthy foods 20% 79%

* Data supplied on behalf of state
Note: Blank values reflect unreliable or missing data