Mason County Health Data
Mason County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
279
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.0
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 Mason County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.9% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% | 19.6% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.6% | 68.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.4% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mason County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mason County Life Expectancy Trails Washington State Average
Health data brief for Mason County, Washington.
Life expectancy in Mason County is 76.6 years, which is shorter than the Washington state average of 78.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The county has 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider numbers show 279 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 10.4%, exceeding both the state average of 9.0% and the 10% national average. Additionally, 17.4% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to 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.