Jefferson County Public Health, Washington

jcph works with county, state, and federal governments, non-profit organizations, and private sector partners to keep people from getting sick and to protect them from health threats. your local health department assures the safety of the water we drink, the restaurant food we eat, and the air we breathe. public health responds to emerging health threats such as covid-19, influenza, provides services to prevent family violence, and offers preventive care. located in the north olympic peninsula on the northwest tip of the continental us, jefferson county stretches 2,100 square miles from the pacific ocean to puget sound. the olympic mountain range goes through the center of the county, with national and state parks scattered throughout the land. port townsend is the center of this vibrant rural community with an active arts and tourism scene, maritime recreation, and diverse economy. a full time population of approximately 32,190 citizens call jefferson county home.