Whitman County Health Data
Whitman County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.1 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
69
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
198
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 68.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.5
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 Whitman County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Whitman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.1% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Whitman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.7% | 12.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Whitman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.1% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Whitman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.1% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Whitman County nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Whitman County Reports Low Uninsured Rate
Health data brief for Whitman County, Washington.
The uninsured rate in Whitman County is 6.7%, which is notably lower than the Washington average of 9.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 78.1 years, matching the state average and exceeding the national average of 77 years. The county reports a poor or fair health rate of 18.6%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. In terms of professional availability, there are 69 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly matching the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 198 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures offer a comparative look at the region’s health status relative to broader geographic norms. 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.