On CDC estimates, Bell Hill is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Bell Hill differs from Washington on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bell Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bell Hill
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Bell Hill
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.2%), about twice the Washington rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Arthritis is also above the state: 42.1%, vs 24.4% across Washington. In all, Bell Hill runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 67% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bell Hill, and more people treating it
43.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Bell Hill keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.4% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (71.1% vs 67%). 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 Bell Hill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Bell Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bell Hill is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 98% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 36%).
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). Bell Hill’s median household income is $79,084; among the 10,790 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$99K), it’s healthier than 88%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Bell Hill adults…
Bell Hill runs below WA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Bell Hill is an older town: 67% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bell Hill as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bell Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Bell Hill
No hospital or community health center in Bell 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 Bell 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).
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.
How Bell Hill adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Bell Hill does better than 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.
6.4% of Bell Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Bell Hill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bell Hill adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bell Hill
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bell Hill is better than Washington on 16 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Bell Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bell Hill | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%14.5–20.3 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.8–16.9 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.5–13.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.3%23.7–33.1 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.1–15 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.7%39.9–47.7 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 46.6%42.7–50.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 42.1%38.4–45.7 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.3 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 16.2%14.6–17.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.5–11 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%6.4–9.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.5%5.2–7.9 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.8%6.9–10.8 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.6%15.1–22.3 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 10.4%8.6–12.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.3%22.3–30.6 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5%4–6.3 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.4–82.2 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.1%68.2–74 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92%90.8–93.1 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83%80–85.6 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76.1%72.3–79.7 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%70.8–82.2 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%19.2–25 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%19.4–25 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.4%4–4.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.5%28.3–37 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%13.8–19.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.3–12.5 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6–8.2 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.2–4.4 | 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 Bell Hill
Is Bell Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bell Hill is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bell Hill?
CDC estimates 28.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.7% and 33.1%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bell Hill?
Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Bell Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bell Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–6.3%), 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 Bell Hill 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 Bell 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.