Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Pennsylvania
Health Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
170
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Washington County Health Moderately Below U.S. Average
Washington County residents live to 75.9 years, trailing the U.S. life expectancy of 78.9 years by three years. With 17.0% reporting poor or fair health, Washington County reports the lowest poor/fair health rate among these eight counties—a positive indicator suggesting residents perceive their health favorably relative to neighbors. This combination suggests moderate health challenges with some bright spots in population wellness.
Slightly Below State Average, Best Health Perception
Washington County's 75.9-year life expectancy sits 0.5 years below Pennsylvania's 76.4-year average, a modest gap that places the county in the state's lower-middle tier. Its 17.0% poor/fair health rate represents the best in this regional group—indicating Washington residents report stronger health satisfaction than peers across Pennsylvania and these neighboring counties. Washington demonstrates that life expectancy and health perception don't always align perfectly.
Strong Primary Care, Solid Mental Health Network
Washington County provides 77 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, the highest in this group and substantially above Sullivan County's unknown capacity and Susquehanna's 37 per capita. With 170 mental health providers per 100,000, Washington also maintains robust behavioral health access that exceeds most regional neighbors. This provider infrastructure directly supports the county's positive health perception scores.
Lowest Uninsured Rate in Region
Washington County's 5.5% uninsured rate ranks lowest among these eight counties, well below Pennsylvania's 7.0% average and suggesting strongest coverage access in the group. Combined with 77 primary care and 170 mental health providers per 100,000, most Washington residents have both insurance and nearby providers available. The remaining uninsured represent a small but addressable healthcare access challenge.
Protect Your Health with Current Coverage
Washington County's exceptional provider network of 77 primary care and 170 mental health providers per 100,000 delivers best value when paired with insurance coverage. If you're among the county's 5.5% uninsured, exploring marketplace plans takes minutes on healthcare.gov and immediately unlocks access to local providers. Those with coverage should schedule annual preventive exams with Washington County's abundant primary care network to maintain the strong health satisfaction the county currently enjoys.
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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.