Kitsap County Health Data
Kitsap County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.5 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
488
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.1%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.4 per 100K
Dentists
9.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.3
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 Kitsap County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kitsap | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 29.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.9% | 26.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kitsap | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.7% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.0% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kitsap | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.6% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.3% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 7.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kitsap | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.4% | 32.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kitsap 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
Kitsap County Mental Health Provider Concentration Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Kitsap County, Washington.
In Kitsap County, there are 488 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider availability is paired with a life expectancy of 79.5 years, which exceeds the Washington state average of 78.1 years and the 77-year national average. The data indicates that 13.1% of residents report poor or fair health, lower than the 17% national average. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 7.1%, compared to the 9.0% state average and the 10% national average. The county has 67 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is just below the national median of 70 per 100,000. 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.