Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.1 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
531
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.9%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
54.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.3 per 100K
Dentists
9.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
33.0
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.1% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.4% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.5% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.7% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 4.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.5% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.2% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.4% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson 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
Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceptionally High in Jefferson County
Health data brief for Jefferson County, Washington.
Jefferson County has 531 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is more than twice the national median of 250 per 100,000 and represents the county's most differentiated health metric. Primary care provider availability is also above national norms at 83 per 100,000, compared to the median of 70. Life expectancy for county residents is 80.1 years, which is higher than both the Washington state average of 78.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, lower than the 9.0% state average and the 10% national average. Additionally, 13.9% of residents report their health as poor or fair, lower than the national average of 17%. These figures provide a snapshot of provider access and general health outcomes in the county. Explore state-level data to compare these provider ratios with neighboring counties.
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.