Columbia County Health Data
Columbia County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
345
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
250.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 74.2 per 100K
Dentists
75.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
200.2
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 Columbia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.9% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.6% | 12.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 18.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.9% | 68.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.0% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.8% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Columbia County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Columbia County life expectancy trails state and national benchmarks
Health data brief for Columbia County, Washington.
Columbia County records a life expectancy of 76.6 years, which is shorter than the national average of 77 years and the Washington state average of 78.1 years. The primary care provider ratio is 74 per 100,000, slightly above the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 345 per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.6%, which is lower than the state average of 9.0% and the national average of 10%. About 17.5% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher 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.