Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 77.3 per 100K
Dentists
6.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.1
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 | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.3% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.6% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 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 Uninsured Rate Among Lowest in Pennsylvania
Health data brief for Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Washington County reports an uninsured rate of 5.5%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and notably lower than the national average of 10%. The county has 77 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio of 170 per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 75.9 years, which is below the state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Exactly 17.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which matches the national average. 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.