Glenwood School · Photo: Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Brush Prairie is healthier than 37%
Brush Prairie differs from Washington on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brush Prairie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brush Prairie
Washington sets a high bar
Brush Prairie is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, but only 44% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Brush Prairie’s lead shrinks
Brush Prairie is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, but 37% of the 5,328 towns with similar household incomes ($92K–$154K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Brush Prairie
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.4%), vs 5.1% across Washington. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.2%, vs 24.4% across Washington. In all, Brush Prairie runs above Washington on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Brush Prairie, and more people treating it
34.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 76.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Brush Prairie keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.1% vs 67%) and cholesterol checks (86.5% vs 84%). 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 Brush Prairie’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Brush Prairie’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brush Prairie is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, #159 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 87% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Brush Prairie’s median household income is $122,827; among the 5,328 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($92K–$154K), it’s healthier than 37%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Washington towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Brush Prairie is healthier than 44% of graded towns, against 73% nationally.
Out of every 100 Brush Prairie adults…
Brush Prairie runs above WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Brush Prairie is an older town: 25% 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 Brush Prairie as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brush Prairie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Brush Prairie
No hospital or community health center in Brush Prairie 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 Brush Prairie; ≈ 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.
3.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Brush Prairie adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Brush Prairie 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.
9.2% of Brush Prairie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Brush Prairie and the towns around it
Brush Prairie’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Prairie | B+ | 34.9% | 10.5% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Meadow Glade | A− | 33.8% | 10.1% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Battle Ground | B | 36.3% | 8.9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Barberton | A− | 33.5% | 9.3% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Hockinson | A− | 34.7% | 9.5% | 10.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brush Prairie adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brush Prairie
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brush Prairie is better than Washington on 10 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Brush Prairie’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brush Prairie | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%14.7–19.3 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.3–15.6 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.4–19.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.9%31.6–38.5 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.6%32.2–37.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%34.3–39.4 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%28–32.5 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.8–13.1 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.9–11.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.5 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.4%5.5–7.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.8–11.2 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.7–12.4 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.2%16.7–22.2 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%13.4–17.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.9%25.9–31.5 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.5–8.1 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.1%69.6–74.5 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.1%67.6–72.3 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.9–88.1 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%73.6–78.4 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72%68.7–74.6 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%69.4–78.5 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27%24.6–29.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.2%22.9–27.6 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.5%7.7–9.5 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.5%4–5.1 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.8–7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.9%26–32.2 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.2%11.5–15.1 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.4–14.8 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.5 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6–8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 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 Brush Prairie
Is Brush Prairie a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brush Prairie is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #159 of 285 in Washington. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brush Prairie?
CDC estimates 34.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 38.5%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brush Prairie?
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Brush Prairie’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brush Prairie have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–8.1%), 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 Brush Prairie 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 Brush Prairie.
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.