Thurston County
WashingtonFIPS 53067
Pop. 294,7933 HospitalsSVI 0.39RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Thurston County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.0% | 9.3% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 33.6% | 34.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.7% | 9.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 8.7 | 6.6 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,249.416 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
267
Primary Care Physicians
89.3 per 100k
453
NPs & PAs
151.5 per 100k
248
Dentists
518
Hospital Beds
1.7 per 1,000
$9,713.74
Medicare Per Capita
1465.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Thurston County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 31.2% | — | |
| Depression | 27.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | — | |
| COPD | 5.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 10.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.1% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 16.7% | — | |
| Disability | 29.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 17.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.39
Socioeconomic Status0.30
Household Composition & Disability0.34
Minority Status & Language0.64
Housing Type & Transportation0.50
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 Thurston County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multicare Capital Medical Center | Olympia | 110 | |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia | 340 | |
| South Sound Behavioral Hospital | Lacey | 108 |
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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.