CA · Healthcare shortage profile
Trinity County, CA
Home to 16,112 residents, with 17 active HRSA shortage designations.
- Active HPSAs
- 17
- Population
- 16,112
- Peak shortage score
- 19.0
- MUA Index
- 54.7
Heavy-burden verdict
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Trinity County ranks among the most underserved counties in the country - 17 active HPSA designations, more than 93% of the 3,289 real US counties, with dental the deepest gap.
- 17
- Active HPSA designations
- 7
- Dental shortages
- 19
- Peak severity score (of 26)
- Top 7%
- US counties by volume
Corpus placement
Active-designation volume placement
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Trinity County carries 17 active designations, above 93% of real US counties. Use the state peer line below before treating the national percentile as a local access verdict.
State peer position. Trinity County falls in the upper half of CA counties by active-designation volume, at rank 29 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: 06105. Population: 16,112.
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 17 active (designated) HPSAs in Trinity County, ranked by HRSA shortage score.
| Name | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity County | mental_health | 19.0 |
| The WeCare Group | dental | 19.0 |
| The WeCare Group | mental_health | 18.0 |
| Mssa 223 - Junction city | dental | 18.0 |
| LI Mssa 225-Hayfork | dental | 18.0 |
| Trinity Community Health Clinic | primary_care | 17.0 |
| Hayfork Community Health Clinic | primary_care | 17.0 |
| Trinity Community Health Clinic | dental | 17.0 |
| Hayfork Community Health Clinic | dental | 17.0 |
| The WeCare Group | primary_care | 16.0 |
| LI-Mssa 224 -Weaverville | dental | 16.0 |
| Mssa 223 & 224/Junction City/Weaverville | primary_care | 15.0 |
| Trinity Community Health Clinic | mental_health | 15.0 |
| Hayfork Community Health Clinic | mental_health | 15.0 |
| Redding Rancheria Tribe - Redding Rancheria Trinity Health Center | mental_health | 12.0 |
| Redding Rancheria Tribe - Redding Rancheria Trinity Health Center | primary_care | 10.0 |
| Redding Rancheria Tribe - Redding Rancheria Trinity Health Center | dental | 7.0 |
Heavy-burden reading for Trinity County
Trinity County's shortage runs equally deep in mental health and dental care: both scored 19.0 by HRSA, past the 17-point line HRSA uses to open National Health Service Corps placement and enhanced Medicare reimbursement. Primary care reads 17.0 of 25. The county also sits inside a Medically Underserved Area, indexed at 54.7, and the lower the index, the greater the measured need.
Volume places Trinity County above 93% of real US counties (17 active designations: 5 primary care, 5 mental health, 7 dental). Peak severity on the current designated set is 19.0. 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.
Trinity County falls in the upper half of CA counties by active-designation volume, at rank 29 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.
Trinity County designations by care type
Active Health Professional Shortage Area designations in the county, by provider category (high-priority disciplines emphasized).
- Dental
Dental
7 designations
- Primary care
Primary care
5 designations
- Mental health
Mental health
5 designations
Source: HRSA Data Warehouse, Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) + Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) HPSA primary-care, mental-health, and dental designations for Trinity County, CA · 2026 HRSA designation data updated quarterly; HPSA scores 0-25 (primary/mental) and 0-26 (dental); higher = greater shortage severity. Coverage tiers from U.S. Census ACS PUMS + KFF state tracker.
Acting on a heavy-burden county
Trinity County's shortage designations unlock specific federal programs and comparisons, here is how to act on them.
- Trinity County's 17 active designations make providers here eligible for National Health Service Corps loan repayment, estimate the award and service terms. NHSC estimator
- See how the county's dental burden compares with the rest of CA before you draw conclusions from a single score. CA overview
- Check whether an area clears HRSA's 3,500:1 population-to-provider threshold with the provider-to-population ratio behind an HPSA score. HPSA ratio checker
HPSA scores describe shortage severity within HRSA's designation criteria, not the availability of any individual provider. For a specific appointment, contact a provider or your insurer; use HRSA's current tools to verify a designation.
Counties With a Similar Dental Shortage Score
Other U.S. counties whose active HRSA dental HPSA score is closest to Trinity County's 19.0. This compares the designation score only, not local appointment availability or care quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trinity County a Medically Underserved Area?
Yes, Trinity County is designated as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) by HRSA. The MUA Index for this county is 54.7. MUA designation qualifies the area for enhanced federal funding and provider incentive programs.
How many healthcare shortage areas does Trinity County have?
Trinity County, CA has 17 Health Professional Shortage Area designations: 5 in primary care, 5 in mental health, and 7 in dental care, according to HRSA data.
What does Trinity County's HPSA score of 19.0 mean?
19.0 in mental health and dental care clears 17, HRSA's high-priority line, which is what makes providers here eligible for NHSC placement and enhanced reimbursement.
What healthcare providers are needed in Trinity County?
Based on HRSA shortage designations, Trinity 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 Trinity County's designations unlock?
Trinity County's 17 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 Trinity County compare to other counties in CA?
Trinity County has 17 total HPSA designations with a peak shortage score of 19.0. You can compare shortage levels across all counties in CA on the state overview page, or view national county rankings to see where Trinity County stands relative to the rest of the country.
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Source: HRSA Data Warehouse. FIPS: 06105. 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.