Where Brady residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brady, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brady. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brady
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Brady
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Cancer is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 7.9% across Washington. In all, Brady runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Brady, and more people treating it
38.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 76.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Brady
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (13.2%), vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓
Brady is short on dental care and mental health care
Brady’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Brady’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Brady adults…
Brady runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brady 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.
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Care in and near Brady
No hospital or community health center in Brady 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 Brady; ≈ 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 Brady adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.1% of Brady adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Brady and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montesano | A− | 32.9% | 10.5% | 11% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brady adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brady
Why doesn’t Brady have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brady.
What hospital is closest to Brady?
Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Brady’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Brady?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sea Mar CHC - Elma W. Main St. in Elma, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brady.
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. 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.