Columbia County Health Data

Columbia County has a health score of 65/100, rated "Average." It ranks #23 out of 39 counties in Washington (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Columbia County is 76.6 years. The Washington state average is 78.1 years, making Columbia County below the state average.

Columbia County's health score of 65/100 is below the Washington average of 65/100. Life expectancy is 76.6 years vs. the state average of 78.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.6% vs. 9.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Columbia County include: life expectancy (76.6 years), uninsured rate (7.6%), and primary care physician access (74:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 345:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 65/100 ("Average"), Columbia County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Washington. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.6 years. 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Columbia County's health score of 65/100 is below the Washington average of 65/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.