Washington, D.C.
A State-by-State Look at the 1998 Tobacco Settlement 27 Years Later
| FY2026 | FY2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| State Ranking | 23 | 15 |
| State Spending on Tobacco Prevention | $2.2 million | $3.5 million |
|
Percent of CDC Recommended Spending
($10.7 million) |
21.0% | 32.9% |
Washington, D.C.'s Tobacco Revenue, CDC Recommended Spending, State Spending and Tobacco Industry Marketing
Trend in Spending Washington, D.C. Tobacco Prevention
| Tobacco's Toll in Washington, D.C. (as of Jul. 29, 2026) | |
|---|---|
| Adults who smoke | 8.5% (48,400) |
| High school students who smoke | 3.1% (800) |
| High school students who use e-cigarettes | 9.6% |
| Deaths caused by smoking each year | 800 |
| Annual health care costs directly caused by smoking | $454 million |
| Proportion of cancer deaths attributable to smoking | 25.1% |
| Residents' state & federal tax burden from smoking-caused government expenditures | $812 per household |
| Estimated annual tobacco industry marketing in state | $3.2 million |
Last updated July 29, 2026