Skamania County Health Data
Skamania County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.5 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
174
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.3
per 100K residents
Dentists
16.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
40.7
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 Skamania County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Skamania | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Skamania | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.2% | 12.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.5% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Skamania | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.5% | 68.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.6% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Skamania | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.2% | 32.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Skamania County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Skamania County Average Life Expectancy Surpasses 82 Years
Health data brief for Skamania County, Washington.
In Skamania County, the average life expectancy is 82.5 years, which is longer than the Washington state average of 78.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.8%, which is lower than the state average of 9.0% and the national average of 10%. About 16.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is close to the national average of 17%. Regarding mental health services, the county has 174 providers per 100,000 people, a number lower than the national median of 250. Primary care provider data is not available for this county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Skamania County, Washington
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Skamania County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.