Walla Walla County Health Data
Walla Walla County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
390
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 100.5 per 100K
Dentists
1.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.3
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 Walla Walla County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Walla Walla | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Walla Walla | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 12.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 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 | Walla Walla | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.9% | 68.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Walla Walla | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.4% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Walla Walla 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
Primary Care Provider Availability High in Walla Walla County
Health data brief for Walla Walla County, Washington.
Primary care provider availability in Walla Walla County is 101 per 100,000 residents, significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health care is also more concentrated here, with 390 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county has an uninsured rate of 8.5%, which is lower than the Washington average of 9.0% and the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy is 77.7 years, slightly above the national average of 77 years but lower than the state average of 78.1 years. Approximately 18.1% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate slightly higher than the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a standardized view of the regional health landscape based on federal provider records. 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.