Cowlitz County Health Data

Cowlitz County has a health score of 57/100, rated "Average." It ranks #28 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 Cowlitz County is 75.1 years. The Washington state average is 78.1 years, making Cowlitz County below the state average.

Cowlitz County's health score of 57/100 is below the Washington average of 65/100. Life expectancy is 75.1 years vs. the state average of 78.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.5% vs. 9.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Cowlitz County include: life expectancy (75.1 years), uninsured rate (7.5%), and primary care physician access (56:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 572:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 57/100 ("Average"), Cowlitz County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Washington. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.1 years. 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Cowlitz County's health score of 57/100 is below the Washington average of 65/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.