Douglas County Health Data
Douglas County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.7 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.5 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.6
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 Douglas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% | 29.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.2% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.0% | 12.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.5% | 68.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.7% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.9% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Douglas 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
Douglas County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Medians
Health data brief for Douglas County, Washington.
Douglas County reports 28 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of approximately 70 per 100,000. This provider ratio also sits below figures found in many other Washington regions. Mental health provider availability follows a similar trend, with 67 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. Despite these provider metrics, the county shows a life expectancy of 80.7 years, which is longer than the Washington state average of 78.1 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 13.0% of the population is uninsured, compared to the 9.0% state average and the 10% national benchmark. Survey data indicates that 18.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data on provider distributions.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Douglas County, Washington
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Douglas County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.