Clallam County Health Data
Clallam County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
96
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
490
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 95.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.8
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 Clallam County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clallam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.3% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 29.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.2% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clallam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.7% | 12.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clallam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.6% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.1% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clallam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.2% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clallam County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clallam County records mental health provider access nearly double median
Health data brief for Clallam County, Washington.
Clallam County reports 490 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is nearly double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also exceeds national benchmarks for primary care, with 96 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 77.3 years, higher than the national average of 77 years but lower than the Washington state average of 78.1 years. The uninsured rate stands at 9.3%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 9.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Approximately 16.0% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than 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.