Photo: SounderBruce · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Auburn is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Auburn differs from Washington on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Auburn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Auburn
What’s behind Auburn’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Auburn is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #100 of 285 in Washington. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 92% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Auburn’s median household income is $97,884; among the 8,889 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Most Washington towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Auburn is healthier than 65% of graded towns, against 82% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.2% of Auburn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Out of every 100 Auburn adults…
Auburn runs below WA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Auburn residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Auburn
1 hospital and 4 community health centers in Auburn, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Auburn; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Auburn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Auburn adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Auburn runs above Washington.
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Auburn and the towns around it
Auburn’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 11 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | A− | 27.3% | 8.8% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Lake Morton-Berrydale | A | 24.9% | 8% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| Kent | A− | 25.7% | 9.3% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Lake Holm | A+ | 24% | 8.5% | 8% | CDC place |
| Algona | B+ | 26.8% | 9.4% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Pacific | B+ | 28.3% | 8.9% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Lakeland South | A | 24.7% | 8.5% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Lake Tapps | A− | 36.2% | 10% | 10.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Auburn adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Auburn
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Auburn is better than Washington on 4 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Auburn’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Auburn | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17%15.9–18.3 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.6–13.4 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%16.5–18.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.3%25.1–29.7 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.8%8.1–9.6 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.2%27.7–30.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%32.9–36.3 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.8%20.7–23.1 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%10–11.6 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6.2–7.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%9–12 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.4%9.5–11.4 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.2%16.8–19.8 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%15.6–18.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.6%30.5–34.7 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%9.5–11.5 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.9%67–70.9 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.1%63.2–66.9 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%81.9–84.4 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68%66–69.9 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%61.1–65.4 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%71.1–77.4 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%23.9–27.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32%30.2–33.9 | 28% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.5%12.4–14.5 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%12–14 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%8.4–9.7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.2%12.2–14.3 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.8%25.3–28.5 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%9.3–10.9 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%13.7–15.8 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%5.1–5.9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.3–4.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.7–7.8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Auburn
Is Auburn a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Auburn is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #100 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Auburn?
CDC estimates 27.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.1% and 29.7%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Auburn?
Multicare Auburn Medical Center in Auburn, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Auburn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Auburn have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.5–11.5%), 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 Auburn more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Auburn.
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.