Where Acme residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Acme, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Acme. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Acme
Acme is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Acme’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Acme
61.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 11.3% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Acme’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Acme doesn’t win on
20.5% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Washington. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Washington figure falls outside Acme’s likely range.
Care in and near Acme
No hospital or community health center in Acme itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Acme; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Acme adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Acme adults…
Acme runs above WA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Acme adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Acme runs above Washington.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.2% of Acme adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Acme and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Acme adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Acme
Why doesn’t Acme have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Acme.
What hospital is closest to Acme?
Peacehealth United General Medical Center in Sedro Woolley, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Acme’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Acme.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Washington figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.