Adams County Health Data
Adams County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
197
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.2%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.9 per 100K
Dentists
24.2
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 Adams County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 10.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.1% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.9% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 9.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.8% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Adams County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adams County reports primary care access half the national median
Health data brief for Adams County, Washington.
Adams County records 34 primary care physicians per 100,000 residents, which is approximately half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, 25.2% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 13.2%, compared to the Washington state average of 9.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.0 years, matching the national average of 77 years but trailing the state average of 78.1 years. Mental health provider availability is 197 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. 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.