Pend Oreille County Health Data
Pend Oreille County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
334
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.6 per 100K
Dentists
29.0
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 Pend Oreille County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pend Oreille | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 29.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.0% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pend Oreille | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pend Oreille | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.8% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.7% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pend Oreille | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.3% | 32.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pend Oreille County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pend Oreille Life Expectancy Lower Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Pend Oreille County, Washington.
Residents of Pend Oreille County have an average life expectancy of 72.9 years. This is shorter than the Washington state average of 78.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The county's uninsured rate is 7.7%, which is lower than the state average of 9.0% and the national average of 10%. In terms of healthcare access, there are 58 primary care providers per 100,000 people, below the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio of 334 per 100,000 is higher than the national median of 250. About 16.5% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate that is nearly identical to the national average of 17%. 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.