Chelan County Health Data
Chelan County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
593
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 110.5 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.8
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 Chelan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chelan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chelan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.7% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% | 19.6% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chelan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.9% | 68.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.4% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chelan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.9% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chelan County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Chelan County mental health provider density surpasses state norms
Health data brief for Chelan County, Washington.
Chelan County records 593 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is more than twice the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio also exceeds benchmarks at 111 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.3 years, which is longer than the state average of 78.1 years and the national average of 77 years. However, 12.8% of the population is uninsured, higher than the state average of 9.0% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 17.5% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure that is similar to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.