Health Profile of Skagit County, Washington
Skagit County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Skagit County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Skagit County | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.1% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Skagit County is about the same as in Washington, at 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 6.4%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.1% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
50,890 residents in Skagit County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,692 1,024 men · 1,669 women
- 75–84 8,007 3,698 men · 4,309 women
- 65–74 15,214 7,238 men · 7,976 women
- 50–64 24,976 12,186 men · 12,791 women
Younger residents
27,021 residents in Skagit County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 8,363 4,119 boys · 4,243 girls
- 7–12 8,189 4,226 boys · 3,963 girls
- 3–7 6,146 3,255 boys · 2,892 girls
- 0–3 4,322 2,238 boys · 2,084 girls
About 6,449 residents in Skagit County (4.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Skagit County | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.5% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.6% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.8% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Skagit County are about the same as in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Skagit County | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.5% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.7% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Skagit County are about the same as in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 150,538 cigarettes a day, 4.5 million a month, or 54.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 604.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Skagit County is 79.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Skagit County | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.26 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Skagit County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Skagit County, WA Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Skagit County, WA is the 4th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 131,328 residents against a local median of 230,493. Skagit County, WA's obesity, at 33.8%, runs 21% above the 27.9% typical of the counties around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 9.7% on obesity, so Skagit County, WA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Skagit County, WA has the 6th lowest obesity of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit County, WA | 131,328 | 79.6 yrs #5/6 | 6.4% #6/6 | 33.8% #6/6 |
| Whatcom County, WA | 230,493 | 80.5 yrs | 5.8% | 27.9% |
| Snohomish County, WA | 843,136 | 79.6 yrs | 6.2% | 31.3% |
| Island County, WA | 86,836 | 81.4 yrs | 4.5% | 30.2% |
| King County, WA | 2,275,758 | 81.2 yrs | 5.2% | 21.6% |
| San Juan County, WA | 18,478 | 82.8 yrs | 6.0% | 26.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Skagit County, Washington has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Washington, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Skagit County, Washington.
Is Skagit County, Washington a healthy place to live?
Skagit County, Washington has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
Is Skagit County, Washington one of the healthiest counties in Washington?
Skagit County ranks 18th healthiest out of 39 counties in Washington by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the average lifespan in Skagit County, Washington?
People in Skagit County, Washington can expect to live 79.6 years on average, about the same as the Washington average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Skagit County, Washington?
6.4% of residents in Skagit County, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, about the same as the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Skagit County, Washington?
33.8% of adults in Skagit County, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.3 points above the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Skagit County, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 150,538 cigarettes a day, 4.5 million a month, or 54.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 604.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Skagit County is 79.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 lifetimes a year.
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