Douglas County Health Data
Douglas County, Washington
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Douglas County, Washington
Douglas County lives longer than most
At 80.7 years, Douglas County residents live 2.9 years longer than the U.S. average of 77.8 years. Just 18.6% report poor or fair health, slightly below the national rate of 19.1%, suggesting a county where most people experience good health outcomes overall.
Among Washington's healthiest counties
Douglas County ranks well within Washington State, where the average life expectancy is 78.1 years—nearly 2.6 years below Douglas's rate. The county's 18.6% poor/fair health rate is better than the state average, placing it in the upper tier of Washington's 39 counties for health outcomes.
Outpacing neighbors in lifespan
Douglas County's 80.7-year life expectancy beats nearby Grant County (76.8 years) and Garfield County (77.0 years) by significant margins. The county also reports fewer residents in poor or fair health (18.6%) compared to Grant County (21.9%), indicating stronger overall wellness across the region.
Coverage gap and provider shortage
While 13.0% of Douglas County residents lack health insurance—above the state average of 9.0%—primary care access remains limited with only 28 providers per 100,000 residents. Mental health providers are more abundant at 67 per 100,000, but the primary care shortfall means many residents may struggle to find routine medical care.
Don't go without coverage here
With one in eight Douglas County residents uninsured, checking your coverage options through the Washington Health Plan Finder or local community health centers is crucial. If you're eligible for Medicaid or subsidized plans, enrollment is often free or low-cost—don't delay.
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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.