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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of San Juan County, WA?
San Juan County has a health score of 80/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #9 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.
What is the life expectancy in San Juan County?
Life expectancy in San Juan County is 87.4 years. The Washington state average is 78.1 years, making San Juan County above the state average.
How does San Juan County health compare to the Washington average?
San Juan County's health score of 80/100 is above the Washington average of 65/100. Life expectancy is 87.4 years vs. the state average of 78.1 years. The uninsured rate is 9.9% vs. 9.0% statewide.
What health factors affect San Juan County?
Key health factors for San Juan County include: life expectancy (87.4 years), uninsured rate (9.9%), and primary care physician access (65:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 447:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is San Juan County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 80/100 ("Excellent"), San Juan County is one of the healthier counties in Washington. Residents have a life expectancy of 87.4 years. 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is San Juan County healthier than the Washington average?
San Juan County's health score of 80/100 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. San Juan County has better primary care access (65:1 ratio) than the state average (66:1).

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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.