Pierce County Health Data
Pierce County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
604
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.7 per 100K
Dentists
8.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.5
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 Pierce County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 26.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.6% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 18.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.7% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.5% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.1% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.2% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pierce County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pierce County Mental Health Provider Ratio Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Pierce County, Washington.
Pierce County reports 604 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county’s primary care provider ratio of 72 per 100,000 is slightly higher than the national median of 70. Residents have an average life expectancy of 77.4 years, which is just above the national average of 77 years but lower than the Washington state average of 78.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, a figure lower than both the state average of 9.0% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 16.6% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, aligning with the national average of 17%. 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.