San Juan County Health Data
San Juan County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
13.5%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.7 per 100K
Dentists
10.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.5
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 San Juan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | San Juan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.8% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 9.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.6% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | San Juan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.5% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.6% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 6.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | San Juan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.4% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.2% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | San Juan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.9% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare San Juan County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
San Juan County Life Expectancy Reaches 87.4 Years
Health data brief for San Juan County, Washington.
Life expectancy in San Juan County is 87.4 years, significantly longer than the Washington state average of 78.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The county’s uninsured rate is 9.9%, which is higher than the state average of 9.0% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. About 13.5% of adults report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. Access to care includes 65 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. There are 447 mental health providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. Explore state-level data.
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.