Benton County Health Data
Benton County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
46.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 70.5 per 100K
Dentists
9.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.2
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 Benton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.5% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 18.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% | 19.6% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.6% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.4% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.9% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Benton County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Benton County exceeds national benchmarks for mental health access
Health data brief for Benton County, Washington.
Benton County data shows 388 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which exceeds the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county’s primary care provider ratio is 71 per 100,000, aligning with the national median of 70 per 100,000. Residents here have a life expectancy of 77.8 years, which is longer than the national average of 77 years but shorter than the Washington state average of 78.1 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 8.3%, lower than the state average of 9.0% and the national average of 10%. About 17.1% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, matching the national average of 17%. 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.