Emery Farmstead · Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Carlsborg is healthier than 95%
Carlsborg differs from Washington on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carlsborg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carlsborg
Cancer, stroke and heart disease run high in Carlsborg
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.6%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 2.9% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, Carlsborg runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Carlsborg is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Carlsborg is healthier than 66%. Against the 6,063 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 95%. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Carlsborg, and more people treating it
42.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Carlsborg keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.5% vs 70.7%) and cholesterol checks (89.9% 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 Carlsborg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Carlsborg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carlsborg is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 89% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Carlsborg’s median household income is $50,787; among the 6,063 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 95%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Carlsborg adults…
Carlsborg runs above WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Carlsborg is an older town: 37% 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 Carlsborg as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carlsborg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Carlsborg
No hospital or community health center in Carlsborg 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 Carlsborg; ≈ 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 Carlsborg adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Carlsborg 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.
8.9% of Carlsborg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Carlsborg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsborg | B+ | 30.4% | 13% | 11% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carlsborg adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Carlsborg
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Carlsborg is better than Washington on 12 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Carlsborg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Carlsborg | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.3%16.3–22.5 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14–18.4 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.3–15.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.4%25.5–35.1 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.2–15 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.3%38.5–45.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.4%40.6–48.2 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 41.1%37.5–44.4 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–12.9 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 14.6%13.3–16 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.7%7.2–10.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.3–5.6 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.7–10 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%8.9–13.3 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21%17.2–25 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12%10.1–14.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.2%24–32.7 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%4.8–7.8 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73.3–79.4 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.5%64.4–70.5 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.9%88.4–91.3 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.5–83.9 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.3%69.3–77.2 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%69.2–80.9 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%21–27.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21.5–27.5 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.9%7–8.8 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.5–4.6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%5.1–6.2 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.9–10 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%30.5–39 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%15.2–20.9 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11–14.7 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.4–12 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.3–5.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.1–9.8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.6–5 | 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 Carlsborg
Is Carlsborg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carlsborg is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Carlsborg?
CDC estimates 30.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.5% and 35.1%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Carlsborg?
Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Carlsborg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Carlsborg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–7.8%), 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 Carlsborg 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 Carlsborg.
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.