On CDC estimates, Beacon Hill is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns
Beacon Hill trails Washington on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Beacon Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beacon Hill
COPD, arthritis and obesity run high in Beacon Hill
1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.6%), vs 24.4% across Washington. Obesity is also above the state: 39.5%, vs 30.6% across Washington. In all, Beacon Hill runs above Washington on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Beacon Hill
57.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 11.5% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Checkups ↓
More Beacon Hill adults get no exercise
1 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (21.4%), vs 17.9% 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 Beacon Hill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Beacon Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Beacon Hill is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 76% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Beacon Hill’s median household income is $86,806; among the 10,263 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$109K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Beacon Hill adults…
Beacon Hill runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beacon Hill 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.
Care in and near Beacon Hill
No hospital or community health center in Beacon Hill 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 Beacon Hill; ≈ 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 Beacon Hill adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Beacon Hill 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.
12.8% of Beacon Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Beacon Hill and the towns around it
Beacon Hill’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill | B− | 39.5% | 10.5% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Longview Heights | B | 39% | 10.4% | 12% | CDC place |
| Lexington | B | 38.4% | 9.5% | 11.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Beacon Hill adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Beacon Hill
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Beacon Hill is better than Washington on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Beacon Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Beacon Hill | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.5%16.8–22.4 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.1–16.8 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.9–21 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%35.1–44.1 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.1–11.9 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.7%30.9–36.7 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%30.7–36.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.6%29–34.2 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%11–13.7 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6–7.6 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%5.9–8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.5–13.7 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%10.6–15 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 21.4%18.2–24.8 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14.6–19.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.2%32.4–40.2 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.5–11.1 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.8%67.6–73.9 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.7%54.8–60.7 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80.3–84.7 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.1%69.1–74.8 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.2%65.6–72.7 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%69.2–79.9 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.8%24.9–30.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.6%25–30.4 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%9.8–12 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.7–12.1 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%7.2–8.6 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.8%11.6–14.2 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.8%29.1–36.7 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%11.7–15.6 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%14–18.2 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.3 | 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 Beacon Hill
Is Beacon Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Beacon Hill is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Beacon Hill?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.1% and 44.1%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Beacon Hill?
Peacehealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Beacon Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Beacon Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–11.1%), 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 Beacon Hill 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 Beacon Hill.
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.