Submitted by Thurston County Public Health and Social Services
Thurston County has published the ‘Journey to Health Equity: Health Disparities within Thurston County 2026 Report,’ an essential and comprehensive examination of the health inequities facing our communities. This report provides critical insights into disparities that affect the health and well-being of Thurston County community members. It serves as a vital tool for understanding the underlying causes of health disparities.
The analysis shows how social drivers of health like financial hardship, poverty, housing, educational attainment, gender or sexual diversity, veteran status, disability status, and other influences impact people’s opportunities to lead healthy lives. The report looks closely at childhood poverty, median household income, housing cost burden, birth outcomes, and life expectancy in Thurston County and reveals how widely they vary across racial, ethnic, and geographic lines, leading to stark disparities in health outcomes. These deep inequities mean that not everyone has an equal shot at a healthy life.
For more information or to download the full report, please visit www.thurstoncountywa.gov/health-equity
