Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.0%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.8 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.4% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.8% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.7% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Washington County life expectancy significantly lower than Missouri average
Health data brief for Washington County, Missouri.
Life expectancy in Washington County is 69.7 years, which is notably shorter than both the Missouri average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider density stands at 111 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 250. Regarding health coverage, 13.7% of residents under age 65 are uninsured, which is higher than the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. The data also indicates that 23.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.