Skagit County Health Data
Skagit County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
568
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 81.9 per 100K
Dentists
9.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.2
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 Skagit County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Skagit | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Skagit | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.7% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Skagit | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.0% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.3% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Skagit | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.2% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Skagit County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Skagit County Primary Care Provider Ratio Higher Than National Median
Health data brief for Skagit County, Washington.
Skagit County has 82 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also has 568 mental health providers per 100,000, more than double the national median of 250. Residents have an average life expectancy of 78.5 years, which is longer than the Washington state average of 78.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.5%, lower than the state average of 9.0% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 15.4% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate lower than 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.