Island County Health Data
Island County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
328
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.3%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.6 per 100K
Dentists
15.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.5
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 Island County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Island | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Island | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.2% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.7% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 4.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Island | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.2% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.9% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 6.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Island | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.0% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Island County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Island County Uninsured Rate Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Island County, Washington.
The uninsured rate in Island County is 6.7%, which is lower than the 9.0% Washington state average and the 10% national average. This high rate of health coverage is a distinctive feature of the county's health data. Life expectancy is also higher than benchmarks, at 80.8 years compared to the 78.1-year state average and the 77-year national average. Primary care provider availability is 45 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70. However, mental health provider access is 328 per 100,000, which exceeds the national median of 250. Surveys show that 13.3% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. These metrics describe a population with higher insurance coverage and longer life expectancy than state norms. 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.