CA · Healthcare shortage profile
Stanislaus County, CA
Home to 552,878 residents, with 12 active HRSA shortage designations.
- Active HPSAs
- 12
- Population
- 552,878
- Peak shortage score
- 16.0
- MUA Index
- 61.1
Heavy-burden verdict
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Stanislaus County ranks among the most underserved counties in the country - 12 active HPSA designations, more than 85% of the 3,289 real US counties, with primary care the deepest gap.
- 12
- Active HPSA designations
- 5
- Primary-care shortages
- 16
- Peak severity score (of 26)
- Top 15%
- US counties by volume
Corpus placement
Designated volume without a high-priority score
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Stanislaus County carries 12 active designations, above 85% of real US counties. None of those scores clear HRSA's high-priority line of 17 on this release, so the page leads with severity reading rather than a national distribution chart.
State peer position. Stanislaus County falls in the lower half of CA counties by active-designation volume, at rank 37 of 58. Ties share a rank.
Computed from current designated HPSA rows for every five-digit county FIPS. See the placement methodology.
Healthcare shortage designations from HRSA. FIPS: 06099. Population: 552,878.
Below high-priority line
Stanislaus County is designated, but no active score clears 17
12 active designations sit on this FIPS (5 primary care, 4 mental health, 3 dental), and the peak severity is 16.0. That is a formal shortage footprint without HRSA's high-priority (≥17) tier, so NHSC placement geography is usually weaker here than on counties whose lead score clears the line.
Medically Underserved Area
Peak severity scores
Current designated records only. Scores range 0–25 (primary/mental health), 0–26 (dental). Higher = greater need.
Highest-severity HPSA designations
All 12 active (designated) HPSAs in Stanislaus County, ranked by HRSA shortage score.
| Name | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Del Puerto Health Center | primary_care | 16.0 |
| Del Puerto Health Center | mental_health | 16.0 |
| LI - Stanislaus County | mental_health | 16.0 |
| County OF Stanislaus | mental_health | 16.0 |
| Rural Health Network Inc | mental_health | 16.0 |
| Rural Health Network Inc | primary_care | 15.0 |
| Rural Health Network Inc | dental | 15.0 |
| County OF Stanislaus | dental | 15.0 |
| Del Puerto Health Center | dental | 15.0 |
| County OF Stanislaus | primary_care | 13.0 |
| ME Mssa 211 - Oakdale/Riverbank | primary_care | 13.0 |
| LI-Mfw-Mssa 214 - Hughson | primary_care | 12.0 |
Heavy-burden reading for Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County's shortage runs equally deep in primary care and mental health: both scored 16.0 by HRSA, still short of the 17-point priority line, though the designation itself is formal. Dental care reads 15.0 of 26. The county also sits inside a Medically Underserved Area, indexed at 61.1, and the lower the index, the greater the measured need.
Volume places Stanislaus County above 85% of real US counties (12 active designations: 5 primary care, 4 mental health, 3 dental). Peak severity on the current designated set is 16.0. The table on this page lists the highest-severity records first so a reader can see which named facilities, geographies, or population groups drive that burden without treating the county total as a personal appointment forecast.
Stanislaus County falls in the lower half of CA counties by active-designation volume, at rank 37 of 58. Heavy-burden counties are where NHSC placement, Community Health Center grant geography, and related federal instruments concentrate; eligibility still follows the designated area and provider type, not the county boundary alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stanislaus County a Medically Underserved Area?
Yes, Stanislaus County is designated as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) by HRSA. The MUA Index for this county is 61.1. MUA designation qualifies the area for enhanced federal funding and provider incentive programs.
How many healthcare shortage areas does Stanislaus County have?
Stanislaus County, CA has 12 Health Professional Shortage Area designations: 5 in primary care, 4 in mental health, and 3 in dental care, according to HRSA data.
What does Stanislaus County's HPSA score of 16.0 mean?
16.0 in primary care and mental health falls under 17, so the shortage is formally designated but outside HRSA's high-priority tier.
What healthcare providers are needed in Stanislaus County?
Based on HRSA shortage designations, Stanislaus County needs additional providers in primary care (family physicians, internists, pediatricians), mental health (psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers), and dental care (dentists, dental hygienists). The National Health Service Corps offers loan repayment and scholarship programs for providers who serve in designated shortage areas.
Which federal programs do Stanislaus County's designations unlock?
Stanislaus County's 12 active designations open NHSC placement, Community Health Center grants, the Medicare bonus and J-1 waivers, but eligibility follows the designated area and provider type, not the county line.
How does Stanislaus County compare to other counties in CA?
Stanislaus County has 12 total HPSA designations with a peak shortage score of 16.0. You can compare shortage levels across all counties in CA on the state overview page, or view national county rankings to see where Stanislaus County stands relative to the rest of the country.
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Source: HRSA Data Warehouse. FIPS: 06099. PlainHealthAccess is not affiliated with HRSA or any government agency.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the HRSA Data Warehouse. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.