Thurston County Health Data
Thurston County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 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
87
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
568
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.4%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 87.3 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.1
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 Thurston County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Thurston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.1% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.0% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Thurston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.3% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.4% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Thurston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.7% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.4% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 5.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Thurston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Thurston County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Thurston County Exceeds National Mental Health Provider Medians
Health data brief for Thurston County, Washington.
Mental health provider availability in Thurston County stands at 568 per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports an uninsured rate of 6.7%, lower than the Washington state average of 9.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 78.3 years, slightly above the state figure of 78.1 years and the national average of 77 years. For primary care, there are 87 providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, 14.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. These figures provide a snapshot of health infrastructure and population wellbeing in the region. 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.