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Rural Health Information Hub

Washington

State Office of Rural Health

Washington State Office of Rural Health

Phone: 360.236.2800
Email: ruralhealth@doh.wa.gov

Supports rural communities in the state of Washington by providing assistance and resources for health systems planning and development to improve health and access to healthcare.
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Washington Nonmetro Population

7,816,116
Estimated population
798,448 (10.2%)
People living in nonmetro areas
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year estimate

Washington Rural Healthcare Facilities

38
Critical Access Hospitals
1
Rural Emergency Hospitals
129
Rural Health Clinics
90
Federally Qualified Health Centers*
7
Short Term/PPS Hospitals*
Washington Rural Healthcare Facilities map
Sites according to HRSA Data Warehouse (July 2026)
*Showing only locations outside of U.S. Census Bureau Urban Areas with a population of 50,000 or more

Selected Social Determinants of Health for Rural Washington

Last Updated: 11/6/2026