Grays Harbor County Health Data
Grays Harbor County, Washington
Health Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
503
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Grays Harbor County, Washington
Grays Harbor County lags in lifespan
At 74.6 years, Grays Harbor County residents live 3.2 years below the U.S. average of 77.8 years, placing the county among the nation's lower life expectancy counties. While 18.8% report poor or fair health—close to the national average—the shortened lifespan reflects deeper health equity challenges.
Lowest life expectancy in Washington
Grays Harbor County's 74.6-year life expectancy is 3.5 years below Washington's average of 78.1 years, tying it as one of the state's most severe longevity challenges. The 18.8% poor/fair health rate, while below the state average, underscores persistent health vulnerabilities in the county.
Severe health disparities in the harbor region
Grays Harbor County's 74.6-year life expectancy is substantially lower than nearby healthier counties like Jefferson County (80.1 years) and Island County (80.8 years), with only Ferry County (73.5 years) performing worse. The county's 18.8% poor/fair health rate is better than its neighbors Ferry County (21.4%) and Franklin County (24.4%), suggesting complex, multi-faceted health challenges.
Uninsured rate, limited primary care
Grays Harbor County's 9.9% uninsured rate is slightly above the state average of 9.0%, while primary care access is constrained with 36 providers per 100,000 residents. Mental health providers are surprisingly abundant at 503 per 100,000, but the primary care shortage and near-average uninsured rate may limit preventive care that could extend lifespans.
Insurance and care are within reach
Nearly 10% of Grays Harbor County residents go uninsured, and with primary care providers already stretched, having coverage is essential to accessing preventive care. The Washington Health Plan Finder can help you find an affordable plan and connect with the primary care needed to improve health outcomes.
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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.