Snohomish County Health Data
Snohomish County, Washington
Health Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
463
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County exceeds national health standards
At 79.3 years, Snohomish County residents live nearly 0.8 years longer than the U.S. average of 78.5 years. With only 14.8% reporting poor or fair health—well below the national rate of 17.9%—this Puget Sound region shows strong overall health status.
Above-average health outcomes statewide
Snohomish County's 79.3-year life expectancy ranks in the state's upper tier, exceeding Washington's 78.1-year average by 1.2 years. The county's low poor/fair health rate places it among the state's healthier regions.
Competes with affluent regional counties
Snohomish's health metrics rival those of neighboring King County and exceed most Washington peers. With 53 primary care providers and 463 mental health providers per 100,000, the county offers solid healthcare infrastructure for its rapidly growing population.
Strong insurance coverage and provider access
Only 6.7% of Snohomish County residents lack health insurance—among the lowest rates in the state at nearly 2 points below average. The county's 463 mental health providers per 100,000 deliver robust behavioral health services across the region.
Review your coverage to stay protected
With high coverage rates across Snohomish, now's the time to ensure your plan fits your actual healthcare needs. Visit Healthcare.gov to compare plans or verify your current coverage includes your doctors and preferred providers.
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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.