Asotin County Health Data
Asotin County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
523
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.0 per 100K
Dentists
13.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
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 Asotin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Asotin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 29.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.6% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Asotin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% | 19.6% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Asotin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.3% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.1% | 62.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Asotin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.8% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Asotin County nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Asotin County mental health provider density doubles national benchmark
Health data brief for Asotin County, Washington.
Asotin County records 523 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 67 per 100,000, close to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Regarding insurance coverage, the county reports an uninsured rate of 6.8%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 9.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 76.7 years, which is slightly lower than the national average of 77 years and the state average of 78.1 years. Approximately 17.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. Compare health outcomes across Washington state.
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.