Cowlitz County Health Data
Cowlitz County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
572
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.6 per 100K
Dentists
5.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.0
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 Cowlitz County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cowlitz | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.7% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cowlitz | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cowlitz | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.3% | 68.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.0% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cowlitz | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cowlitz County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cowlitz County life expectancy three years lower than state average
Health data brief for Cowlitz County, Washington.
Cowlitz County life expectancy is 75.1 years, which is three years lower than the Washington state average of 78.1 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 56 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, the county reports 572 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate is 7.5%, lower than both the state average of 9.0% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 18.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than 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.