Pierce County
WashingtonFIPS 53053
Pop. 921,13012 HospitalsSVI 0.54RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Pierce County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.2% | 9.3% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 35.8% | 34.7% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.6% | 9.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.2 | 6.6 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,855.127 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
690
Primary Care Physicians
74.3 per 100k
1,727
NPs & PAs
186.0 per 100k
800
Dentists
2,619
Hospital Beds
2.8 per 1,000
$10,421.44
Medicare Per Capita
1626.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Pierce County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.1% | — | |
| Depression | 26.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | — | |
| COPD | 5.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 11.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.7% | — | |
| Disability | 31.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 19.2% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.54
Socioeconomic Status0.35
Household Composition & Disability0.47
Minority Status & Language0.74
Housing Type & Transportation0.73
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Pierce County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Franciscan Rehabilitation Hospital | Tacoma | 60 | |
| Madigan Gen Hosp | Tacoma | 560 | |
| Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma | 68 | |
| Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup | 365 | |
| Ranier State School Hosp | Buckley | 48 | |
| St Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor | 80 | |
| St Clare Hospital | Lakewood | 105 | |
| St Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma | 340 | |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma | 521 | |
| Us Department of Justice Hosp | Steilacoom | 50 | |
| Va Hosp | American Lake | 824 | |
| Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital | Tacoma | 120 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.