Pierce County Health Data

Pierce County has a health score of 74/100, rated "Average." It ranks #13 out of 39 counties in Washington (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Pierce County is 77.4 years. The Washington state average is 78.1 years, making Pierce County below the state average.

Pierce County's health score of 74/100 is above the Washington average of 65/100. Life expectancy is 77.4 years vs. the state average of 78.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6% vs. 9.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Pierce County include: life expectancy (77.4 years), uninsured rate (6.6%), and primary care physician access (72:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 604:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 74/100 ("Average"), Pierce County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Washington. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.4 years. 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Pierce County's health score of 74/100 exceeds the Washington average of 65/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.