Clark County Health Data
Clark County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
472
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.5%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 75.9 per 100K
Dentists
8.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.0
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 Clark County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.5% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.0% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% | 19.6% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.9% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.7% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 6.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.6% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clark County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clark County uninsured rate sits below state and national averages
Health data brief for Clark County, Washington.
Clark County reports an uninsured rate of 6.9%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 9.0% and the national average of 10%. The county also shows 472 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider access is 76 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy for residents is 78.6 years, which is longer than both the state average of 78.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 13.5% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate lower than 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.