Wahkiakum County Health Data
Wahkiakum County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
273
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.9
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 Wahkiakum County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wahkiakum | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.6% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wahkiakum | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.0% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wahkiakum | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.6% | 68.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.3% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wahkiakum | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wahkiakum County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Wahkiakum County Surpasses State Average
Health data brief for Wahkiakum County, Washington.
Life expectancy in Wahkiakum County reaches 79.7 years, which is higher than both the state average of 78.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 9.3%, slightly higher than the Washington average of 9.0% but lower than the national benchmark of 10%. Mental health provider availability is measured at 273 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 17.2%, which is nearly identical to the national average of 17%. These metrics describe local health conditions and resource availability without interpreting the underlying social causes. No primary care provider data is available for this county at this time. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Wahkiakum County, Washington
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Wahkiakum County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.