Washington
A State-by-State Look at the 1998 Tobacco Settlement 27 Years Later
| FY2026 | FY2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| State Ranking | 42 | 36 |
| State Spending on Tobacco Prevention | $3.8 million | $4.9 million |
|
Percent of CDC Recommended Spending
($63.6 million) |
6.0% | 7.7% |
Washington's Tobacco Revenue, CDC Recommended Spending, State Spending and Tobacco Industry Marketing
Trend in Spending Washington Tobacco Prevention
| Tobacco's Toll in Washington (as of Jul. 21, 2026) | |
|---|---|
| Adults who smoke | 7.9% (502,900) |
| High school students who smoke | 1.6% (6,100) |
| High school students who use e-cigarettes | 6.2% |
| Deaths caused by smoking each year | 8,300 |
| Annual health care costs directly caused by smoking | $3.26 billion |
| Proportion of cancer deaths attributable to smoking | 26.9% |
| Residents' state & federal tax burden from smoking-caused government expenditures | $791 per household |
| Estimated annual tobacco industry marketing in state | $84.8 million |
Last updated July 21, 2026