Photo: Steven Baltakatei Sandoval · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Washington, Battle Ground is healthier than 32% of graded towns
Battle Ground differs from Washington on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Battle Ground. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Battle Ground
Washington sets a high bar
Battle Ground is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, but only 32% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Mental distress runs high in Battle Ground
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.5%), vs 16.4% across Washington. Depression is above the state too: 29.6%, vs 25.1% across Washington. Mind & connection ↓
Every town around Battle Ground scores healthier
All five graded neighbors are ahead of Battle Ground’s B, from Brush Prairie (B+) to Meadow Glade (A−). Around town ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Battle Ground’s lead shrinks
Battle Ground is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, but 40% of the 7,848 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$131K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Battle Ground
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (12.4%), vs 10.1% across Washington. 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 Battle Ground’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
What’s behind Battle Ground’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Battle Ground is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, #195 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 7%).
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). Battle Ground’s median household income is $104,977; among the 7,848 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$131K), it’s healthier than 40%, less than its income alone would suggest.
How Battle Ground adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Battle Ground runs above Washington.
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Battle Ground and the towns around it
Battle Ground’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground | B | 36.3% | 8.9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Hockinson | A− | 34.7% | 9.5% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Meadow Glade | A− | 33.8% | 10.1% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Lewisville | B+ | 34.4% | 10.4% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Cherry Grove | — | — | — | — | |
| Venersborg | A− | 35% | 9.8% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Brush Prairie | B+ | 34.9% | 10.5% | 10.5% | CDC place |
Cherry Grove: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Battle Ground adults…
Battle Ground runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Battle Ground residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Battle Ground
1 community health center in Battle Ground, 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 Battle Ground; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Battle Ground adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of Battle Ground adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Battle Ground adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Battle Ground
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Battle Ground is better than Washington on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Battle Ground’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Battle Ground | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%15.8–19.4 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.4–15.1 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18.6–22.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%32.9–39.7 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.9–9.9 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.4%27.3–31.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.7%29.4–34 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.6%22.7–26.5 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.3%11.2–13.5 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7.1–8.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.4–10.6 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.9–14.1 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%18–22.6 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%15.7–19.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4%28.3–34.2 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.9–9.4 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 66.9%64.2–69.6 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.7%62.1–67.1 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.3%79.4–83.2 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.4%66.8–72 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%61.6–67.8 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74%68.8–78.1 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.6%27–32.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%23.6–28.4 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.8%8.9–10.9 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.9–11 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.7–8 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9%9.9–12.1 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.1%26.5–31.7 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%10.5–13.1 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%14.2–17.4 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.9–8.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.6 | 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 Battle Ground
Is Battle Ground a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Battle Ground is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: B for health, #195 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Battle Ground?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 39.7%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Battle Ground?
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Battle Ground’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Battle Ground have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–9.4%), 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 Battle Ground 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 Battle Ground.
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.