State of women and children in
spokane County
The health and well-being of women and children are essential to vibrant and productive communities. Under the leadership of the Women Helping Women Fund (WHWF) and its partners, including Spokane Regional Health District, Innovia Foundation, MultiCare Health System, Providence Health Care, and Eastern Washington University, this dashboard was developed to complement the foundational report, Changing Our Forecast: State of Women and Children in Spokane County.
This dashboard tracks current data on key issues impacting women and children as identified by literature and stakeholder input. Community partners, policymakers, and individuals interested in improving community well-being can use this information to guide decisions impacting the well-being of the women and children who call Spokane County home.
This dashboard is organized into four key developmental stages — birth, early childhood, youth and young adult. Additional information on each indicator can be found by clicking on the developmental stage of interest from the summary dashboard page.
The data confirm that social and economic factors in Spokane County are key in determining the quality of life for women and children. Opportunity and privilege are unequal – thus life experiences and health and well-being are unequal, especially among those living in poverty.
We all know someone living in adverse circumstances. A victim of domestic violence. A single mother in poverty, trying to make ends meet. A young girl struggling with depression. Who are the women and children represented by these data? They could be a mother or sister. They could be a neighbor, a partner, a friend. They’re our community.
Stay informed. #OurGirlSpokane

Indicator
Value
Trend
Compared to
Estimated Lives Impacted

Single mothers in poverty in 2017
30%
All Families
4,409
Households

Birth to mothers with a high school degree or less in 2017
31%
Washington State
1,825
Births

Babies born in a hospital with neonatal abstinence syndrome in 2017
13.8
Per 1,000 Hospital Births
Washington State
78
Babies

Babies born without adequate prenatal care in 2017
24.4%
Washington State
1,250
Babies
Indicator
Value
Trend
Compared to
Estimated Lives Impacted

Average monthly cost for two young children in childcare in 2017
$1,521
Washington State
2,961
Single Mothers with Children Under Five Years Old

Child abuse/neglect in 2017
57.7
Per 1,000
Washington State
6,564
Children

Single mothers receiving treatment for mental health issues in 2017
26%
Data Insufficient
Washington State
3,654
Single Mothers

Preschoolers that were kindergarten ready in 2017
62.3%
Washington State
1,840
Children Not Kindergarten Ready
Indicator
Value
Trend
Compared to
Estimated Lives Impacted

Youth report having to skip a meal or cut meal size in 2018
13.1%
Similar to Washington State
4,568
Youth

Youth report being bullied, physically abused, or witnessing violence in 2018
~25%
Bullying and Witnessed Adult Violence Compared to Washington State
8,718
Youth

Youth completed or attempted suicide in 2017
618
Per 100,000
Washington State
317
Youth
Indicator
Value
Trend
Compared to
Estimated Lives Impacted

Annual median earnings for a female 25+ with a HS/GED or less in 2017
$25,603
Male Spokane County Residents
38,055
Women

Did not receive mental health treatment after reporting poor mental health in 2016
43%
Similar to All Spokane County Residents
12,970
Women

Domestic violence offenses in 2017
13.7
Per 1,000
Washington State
6,793
Offenses