Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.1 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
92
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
605
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.7%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 92.2 per 100K
Dentists
7.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.5
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 | 32.0% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.6% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 17.4% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.4% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.7% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 7.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.0% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 6.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.3% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Washington County Life Expectancy Significantly Outpaces State and National Norms
Health data brief for Washington County, Oregon.
Residents in Washington County have a life expectancy of 81.1 years, a figure that is more than four years longer than the Oregon state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. This longevity coincides with an uninsured rate of 6.0%, which is lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Clinical data shows 92 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70 per 100,000. Furthermore, the county reports 605 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250. Regarding self-reported health status, 14.7% of the adult population describes their health as poor or fair, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The data highlights Washington County's position relative to both state-level performance and broader national health statistics. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Washington County, Oregon
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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.