Grays Harbor County Health Data
Grays Harbor County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.4 per 100K
Dentists
10.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.6
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 Grays Harbor County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grays Harbor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.4% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grays Harbor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grays Harbor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.7% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.3% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grays Harbor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grays Harbor County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Grays Harbor Mental Health Provider Access Exceeds National Medians
Health data brief for Grays Harbor County, Washington.
Grays Harbor County reports 503 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. This is the county's most distinctive health metric. Conversely, the primary care provider ratio of 36 per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 74.6 years, which is shorter than the Washington state average of 78.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 9.9%, which is higher than the state average of 9.0% and nearly identical to the national 10% average. Poor or fair health is reported by 18.8% of residents, compared to the 17% national average. These figures indicate significant differences in local healthcare professional specializations. Explore Washington state health data to compare these findings.
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.