Benton County Health Data
Benton County, Washington
Health Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
388
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Benton County, Washington
Benton County health slightly below national
At 77.8 years, Benton County's life expectancy is 0.5 years below the U.S. average of 78.3 years. The 17.1% poor/fair health rate beats the national average of 18%, suggesting residents report better perceived health despite slightly lower longevity.
Close to Washington's state average
Benton County's 77.8-year life expectancy is 0.3 years below Washington's 78.1-year state average, placing it near the middle of the state's health performance. At 8.3%, the uninsured rate sits just below the state average of 9.0%, indicating strong health coverage across the county.
Solid performance in mid-state region
Benton County's 77.8-year life expectancy tops Adams County (77.0 years) and Asotin County (76.7 years), though trails the standout Chelan County (79.3 years). With 71 primary care providers and 388 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, Benton offers reliable provider access for routine and behavioral health needs.
Strong coverage supports routine care access
At 8.3%, Benton County's uninsured rate is below the state average, meaning most residents can access primary care without financial barriers. With 71 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, the county supports timely preventive visits and chronic disease management for its population.
Keep your health plan active
Benton County's high insurance enrollment helps residents avoid gaps in care. If coverage changes due to job loss or life events, apply immediately on Healthcare.gov or through local enrollment assistors to maintain uninterrupted access to the county's primary care network.
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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.