Kitsap County Health Data
Kitsap County, Washington
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Kitsap County, Washington
Kitsap's health outcomes lag national average
Life expectancy in Kitsap County reaches 79.5 years, about 2.5 years below the U.S. average and trailing Washington state by 1.4 years. One in eight residents (13.1%) report poor or fair health, signaling mid-range challenges compared to national patterns. These figures reflect a mixed healthcare landscape with pockets of strength and areas needing investment.
Kitsap ranks middle-of-pack in Washington
With 79.5 years of life expectancy, Kitsap falls in the middle tier of Washington counties, behind King but competitive with Kittitas and Klickitat. The county's 7.1% uninsured rate beats Washington's 9.0% average, suggesting reasonable insurance coverage despite moderate health outcomes. This gap between coverage and health indicators points to barriers beyond insurance alone.
Mixed picture compared to regional peers
Kitsap's 79.5-year life expectancy slightly exceeds Klickitat (79.4) but trails King County (81.1) by nearly two years. Primary care availability at 67 per 100K falls between urban-dense King and rural counties, while mental health providers at 488 per 100K provide moderate access. The county's geography—mixing naval bases, urban centers, and rural areas—creates uneven healthcare distribution.
Coverage exists, but care access varies by location
Kitsap's 7.1% uninsured rate means most residents have some form of insurance, but the county's 67 primary care providers per 100,000 means appointments can involve waiting or travel. Mental health support at 488 providers per 100K offers reasonable coverage, though demand remains high. Geography matters—urban Bremerton offers better access than more rural areas of the county.
Secure coverage and find local providers now
If you're among Kitsap's 7.1% uninsured residents, or if your job-based coverage is changing, explore Washington's health insurance options to close the gap. Once covered, use your plan's provider directory to locate primary care and mental health services near you—planning ahead reduces barriers to care. A covered resident is better positioned to manage health proactively.
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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.