Wahkiakum County Health Data

Wahkiakum County has a health score of 69/100, rated "Average." It ranks #17 out of 39 counties in Washington (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Wahkiakum County is 79.7 years. The Washington state average is 78.1 years, making Wahkiakum County above the state average.

Wahkiakum County's health score of 69/100 is above the Washington average of 65/100. Life expectancy is 79.7 years vs. the state average of 78.1 years. The uninsured rate is 9.3% vs. 9.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Wahkiakum County include: life expectancy (79.7 years), uninsured rate (9.3%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 273:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 69/100 ("Average"), Wahkiakum County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Washington. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.7 years. 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Wahkiakum County's health score of 69/100 exceeds the Washington average of 65/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.