Stevens County Health Data
Stevens County, Washington
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Stevens County, Washington
Stevens County trails national life expectancy
At 76.9 years, Stevens County residents live about 2.4 years less than the U.S. average of 79.3 years. The county's 17.4% poor or fair health rate matches the national average, suggesting comparable chronic disease burden across the population.
Below-average health outcomes in Washington
Stevens County's life expectancy of 76.9 years ranks below Washington's 78.1-year average, placing it in the lower half of the state's health rankings. The county's uninsured rate of 7.8% beats the state average of 9.0%, indicating slightly better insurance coverage.
Healthier than Yakima, less healthy than Whatcom
Stevens County's 76.9-year life expectancy falls between Yakima County (75.0 years) and Whatcom County (79.6 years), showing moderate health outcomes for the region. Its primary care provider rate of 70 per 100,000 is below Walla Walla's 101 per 100,000, suggesting potential access challenges.
Mental health services outpace primary care access
Stevens County has 481 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—a strong resource for behavioral health—but only 70 primary care physicians per 100,000, below the regional average. With 7.8% of residents uninsured, most of the population has coverage, but finding a routine care appointment may require travel or patience.
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Even though Stevens County's uninsured rate is better than state average, 7.8% of residents still lack coverage. Check Healthcare.gov or Washington's health insurance marketplace to see what plans are available—enrollment periods happen yearly and special circumstances may qualify you anytime.
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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.