San Juan County Health Data
San Juan County, Washington
Health Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
87.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
87.4 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
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
447
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in San Juan County, Washington
San Juan County leads nation on longevity
At 87.4 years, San Juan County residents live nearly 9 years longer than the U.S. average of 78.5 years—among the highest life expectancies in America. Only 13.5% report poor or fair health, the lowest rate among all Washington counties and well below national norms.
Washington's healthiest county by far
San Juan County ranks first statewide for life expectancy, exceeding Washington's 78.1-year average by 9.3 years—a gap nearly as wide as the entire state range. This island community's exceptional health outcomes suggest unique demographic, economic, and lifestyle factors at work.
Outpaces all regional and national comparisons
San Juan's 87.4-year life expectancy towers above neighboring Skagit (78.5 years) and even exceeds most affluent U.S. counties. The county's 65 primary care providers and 447 mental health providers per 100,000 deliver robust care for its island population.
Unique access profile for island community
Despite exceptional longevity, San Juan County's 9.9% uninsured rate matches Pacific County's, suggesting some residents still lack coverage. Island geography creates distinct care logistics, yet the community achieves stunning health outcomes that merit national study.
Maintain coverage for island health security
Island residents face unique healthcare logistics; having solid insurance ensures seamless access to mainland specialists when needed. Visit Healthcare.gov today to review your coverage and confirm you're protected year-round.
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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.