Healthcare & Safety — Whatcom County, Washington

Health Infrastructure

Hospitals19
EMS Stations57
Fire Stations57

Health Outcomes (County Health Rankings)

Premature Death Rate5,849
Poor/Fair Health13.9%
Poor Physical Health Days3.62
Poor Mental Health Days5.80
Adult Smoking13.9%
Adult Obesity25.3%
Physical Inactivity16.9%

Overdose Deaths

Death Rate per 100k21.64
Year2021
Urban/Rural ClassSmall Metro
Trendrising

Air Quality

Good Days335
Moderate Days26
Unhealthy for Sensitive0
Max AQI82
Median AQI33
Year2,024

Crime (most recent year)

Violent Crime113
Murder0
Rape30
Robbery2
Aggravated Assault81
Property Crime494
Burglary154
LarcenyN/A