Garfield County Health Data
Garfield County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
85
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 85.3 per 100K
Dentists
43.0
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 Garfield County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% | 29.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.6% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 12.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.6% | 68.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.6% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 32.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Garfield County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Availability Distinctively Low in Garfield County
Health data brief for Garfield County, Washington.
Garfield County reports 42 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. While mental health provider access is lower, primary care provider availability is 85 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. The county's uninsured rate is 7.0%, notably lower than the 9.0% Washington state average and the 10% national average. Life expectancy for residents is 77.0 years, matching the national average but falling below the state average of 78.1 years. Resident reports of poor or fair health stand at 15.7%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics highlight specific health infrastructure differences in the region compared to national and state benchmarks. Explore state-level data for further context on health provider distributions.
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.