Pend Oreille County Health Data
Pend Oreille County, Washington
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Pend Oreille County, Washington
Pend Oreille's life expectancy significantly trails nation
At 72.9 years, Pend Oreille County residents live nearly 5.6 years less than the U.S. average of 78.5 years—one of the steepest gaps in the state. The county's 16.5% poor/fair health rate sits just below the national average, but masks deeper mortality challenges.
Washington's shortest life expectancy
Pend Oreille ranks last among Washington counties for life expectancy, trailing the state average of 78.1 years by 5.2 years. This 30-year gap between the state's healthiest and least healthy counties demands focused attention and resources.
Significantly behind neighboring Idaho counties
Compared to adjacent Idaho counties and even rural Washington neighbors like Skagit and Snohomish, Pend Oreille's life expectancy gap is stark. The county's 58 primary care providers per 100,000 provide moderate access, but other factors—including poverty and substance use—drive the health disparities.
Lower uninsured rate masks deeper barriers
At 7.7%, Pend Oreille's uninsured rate is actually below state average, yet residents still face severe health challenges. Limited mental health provider availability and geographic isolation compound the difficulty of accessing timely, quality care.
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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.