Kittitas County Health Data
Kittitas County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
224
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.6 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.6
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 Kittitas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kittitas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kittitas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.2% | 12.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% | 19.6% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kittitas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.9% | 68.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.9% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kittitas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.9% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kittitas 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
Kittitas County Residents Record Life Expectancy Near 80 Years
Health data brief for Kittitas County, Washington.
The life expectancy in Kittitas County is 79.8 years, which exceeds the Washington state average of 78.1 years and the 77-year national average. In other metrics, 8.4% of residents are uninsured, a lower rate than the 9.0% state average and the 10% national average. Primary care provider data shows 51 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. There are 224 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, trailing the national median of 250. Approximately 15.9% of the population reports poor or fair health, slightly less than the 17% national average. 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.