COVID-19 death rates in California counties

Among California's 58 counties, Kings County had the fifth highest rate of death from COVID-19 in October, as a rate per 100,000 residents. Tulare County ranked ninth and Fresno County ranked 11th. Explore the map below to see total and recent coronavirus deaths, rates per 100,000 residents, and vaccination rates in each county.

Darker shades denote higher rates of death from COVID-19 in October 2021 in proportion to a county's population. October deaths reflect that the deaths were reported in the month, not the death occurred that month. Total deaths to date and rates per 100,000 residents are calculated through Nov. 3, 2021.
Map: Tim Sheehan | The Fresno Bee Source: California Department of Public Health; Fresno Bee analysis Get the data