Stevens County Health Data
Stevens County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
481
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.6 per 100K
Dentists
8.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.4
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 Stevens County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stevens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% | 34.2% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 29.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.4% | 26.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stevens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% | 19.6% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stevens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.2% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.3% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 63.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stevens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.1% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stevens 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
Mental Health Provider Ratios High in Stevens County
Health data brief for Stevens County, Washington.
The mental health provider ratio in Stevens County is 481 per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, the county matches the national median exactly at 70 providers per 100,000. Local life expectancy is 76.9 years, slightly lower than the national average of 77 years and the state average of 78.1 years. About 7.8% of the population remains uninsured, which is a lower rate than both the Washington average of 9.0% and the national figure of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 17.4%, closely aligned with the national average of 17%. These figures reflect regional health access and outcomes relative to broader benchmarks as reported by federal agencies. 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.