Within Washington, Ahtanum is healthier than 29% of graded towns
Ahtanum differs from Washington on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ahtanum. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ahtanum
Washington sets a high bar
Ahtanum is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but only 29% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Ahtanum
1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.4%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 28 adults have had a stroke (3.6%), vs 2.9% across Washington. Diabetes is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 9.5% across Washington. In all, Ahtanum runs above Washington on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Ahtanum adults get no exercise
1 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (21.4%), vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Ahtanum, and more people treating it
34.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 74.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Ahtanum’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Ahtanum’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ahtanum is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #204 of 285 in Washington. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 81% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 44%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Ahtanum’s median household income is $96,149; among the 9,157 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Ahtanum adults…
Ahtanum runs above WA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Ahtanum residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ahtanum adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Ahtanum
No hospital or community health center in Ahtanum 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 Ahtanum; ≈ 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).
How Ahtanum adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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.
13.1% of Ahtanum adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Ahtanum and the towns around it
Ahtanum has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ahtanum adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ahtanum
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ahtanum is better than Washington on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Ahtanum’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ahtanum | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%17.8–22.9 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.2–15.6 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.5–18.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%32.8–41.5 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.5%31.7–37.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%33.8–39.8 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.7%24.2–29.1 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.1 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.3–10 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.9–10.1 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.5–13.2 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.4%18.5–24.7 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.8–18.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.5%25.1–32.1 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%8.4–11.8 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72%69–75 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.5%62.5–68.3 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.6–86.2 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.9%72.2–77.4 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%60–67.8 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.3%67.5–78.9 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%20.6–26.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.9%26.1–31.9 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.5%10.4–12.7 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9.9–12.3 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.3–6.8 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.5–8.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1%11.8–14.4 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.5%26.2–32.9 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%11.8–15.5 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.4–16 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–8.9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.4–5.6 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Washington figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Ahtanum
Is Ahtanum a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ahtanum is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #204 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ahtanum?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 41.5%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ahtanum?
Astria Toppenish Hospital in Toppenish, 19.1 miles in a straight line from Ahtanum’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Ahtanum have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–11.8%), against 8.4% across Washington.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Ahtanum more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ahtanum.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.