Comparing January 1 to November 5 of 2026 with the same dates in 2025, King County overdose deaths fell 15% overall. They fell 23% among people in private homes and 26% among people living outdoors, in shelters or in vehicles, but were flat (162 to 163) among people living in subsidized and supportive housing.
| change | deaths_2025 | deaths_2026 | place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0062 | 162 | 163 | Subsidized and supportive housing |
| -0.2297 | 418 | 322 | Private homes |
| -0.2586 | 174 | 129 | Outdoors, shelters, vehicles |
| -0.2571 | 35 | 26 | Other temporary stays |
| -0.1528 | 792 | 671 | All overdose deaths |