Snohomish County Health Data
Snohomish County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.4 per 100K
Dentists
7.9
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 Snohomish County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Snohomish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Snohomish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.8% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Snohomish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.7% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.9% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Snohomish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Snohomish County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Snohomish County Uninsured Rate Is Lower Than State Levels
Health data brief for Snohomish County, Washington.
Snohomish County reports an uninsured rate of 6.7%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 9.0% and the national average of 10%. Residents have an average life expectancy of 79.3 years, exceeding the state average of 78.1 years and the national average of 77 years. About 14.8% of adults report poor or fair health, which is a lower rate than the national average of 17%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 53 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 463 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.