Pacific County Health Data
Pacific County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
512
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 20.9 per 100K
Dentists
8.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.3
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 Pacific County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pacific | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.1% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pacific | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% | 19.6% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pacific | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.9% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.0% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pacific | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pacific County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pacific County Primary Care Access Trails National Median Significantly
Health data brief for Pacific County, Washington.
In Pacific County, there are 21 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For comparison, the county reports 512 mental health providers per 100,000, which is higher than the 250 per 100,000 national median. Residents live an average of 76.1 years, which is shorter than the Washington state average of 78.1 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 18.7% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 9.9%, exceeding the state average of 9.0% but remaining slightly lower than the national average of 10%. 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.