Okanogan County Health Data
Okanogan County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
357
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.4%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
63.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 82.1 per 100K
Dentists
11.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
37.4
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 Okanogan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Okanogan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 26.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Okanogan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Okanogan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.2% | 68.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.6% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Okanogan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Okanogan 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
Okanogan County Uninsured Rate Rises Above State and National Figures
Health data brief for Okanogan County, Washington.
In Okanogan County, 15.7% of residents are uninsured, a rate notably higher than the Washington state average of 9.0% and the 10% national average. Health status reports show that 22.4% of residents experience poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Life expectancy is 76.0 years, which is lower than the state average of 78.1 years and the national average of 77 years. There are 82 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. There are also 357 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. 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.