Yakima County Health Data
Yakima County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
408
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.8%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.1
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 Yakima County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Yakima | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Yakima | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 12.4% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 8.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Yakima | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.4% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.6% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 7.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Yakima | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.4% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Yakima County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Poor and Fair Health Rates Elevated in Yakima County
Health data brief for Yakima County, Washington.
Residents reporting poor or fair health in Yakima County reach 25.8%, a rate significantly higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is also higher than benchmarks, at 13.9% compared to the state average of 9.0% and the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy is 75.0 years, which is shorter than the national average of 77 years and the state average of 78.1 years. Primary care provider availability is 62 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Conversely, mental health provider availability is higher than the national median, with 408 per 100,000 residents compared to 250 per 100,000 nationally. These data points provide a factual summary of health metrics in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.