Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.2 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
345
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.1%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.4
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 | 34.1% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.4% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 28.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.8% | 26.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 8.7% | 10.2% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 11.3% | 12.2% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.9% | 19.3% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.1% | 70.9% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.4% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.8% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 34.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
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 Higher Than State Average
Health data brief for Washington County, Utah.
Washington County reports an uninsured rate of 11.7%, which is higher than the 10.2% state rate and the 10% national figure. Life expectancy for residents in the county is 80.2 years, which is higher than the Utah state mark of 77.9 years and the 77-year national average. Regarding general health status, 14.1% of adults report poor or fair health, which is lower than the 17% national rate. The county has 54 primary care providers per 100,000 people, compared to a national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 345 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These metrics are compiled from federal reporting systems. 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.