Klickitat County Health Data
Klickitat County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
191
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.2 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.0
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 Klickitat County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Klickitat | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.7% | 26.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Klickitat | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.4% | 12.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.8% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Klickitat | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.3% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.2% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Klickitat | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.3% | 32.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Klickitat 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
Klickitat County Records Poor or Fair Health Rate Higher Than Average
Health data brief for Klickitat County, Washington.
Data indicates that 18.8% of residents in Klickitat County report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 9.7%, which sits above the Washington state average of 9.0% but just below the 10% national average. Life expectancy in the county is 79.4 years, while the state average is 78.1 years and the national average is 77 years. Provider counts show 56 primary care providers per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 70. There are 191 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Explore state-level data.
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.