Ferry County Health Data
Ferry County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
320
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.4%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 110.0 per 100K
Dentists
13.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
109.2
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 Ferry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ferry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.6% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ferry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ferry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.4% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.1% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 61.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 9.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ferry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ferry 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
Life Expectancy in Ferry County Lower Than State and National Figures
Health data brief for Ferry County, Washington.
Life expectancy in Ferry County is 73.5 years, a duration shorter than the Washington state average of 78.1 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. This metric represents one of the more significant differences from state-level health benchmarks. In contrast, the county maintains 110 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Mental health provider access is also higher than the national median of 250, with Ferry County reporting 320 providers per 100,000. Resident surveys show that 21.4% of the population reports poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 8.9%, which is roughly equivalent to the Washington state average of 9.0% and lower than the 10% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.