Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Washington, Cashmere is healthier than 46% of graded towns
Cashmere trails Washington on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cashmere. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cashmere
Cashmere is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Cashmere’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Washington sets a high bar
Cashmere is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, but only 46% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cashmere
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (12.9%), vs 10.2% across Washington. Utility shut-off threats (6.4% vs 5.1%) and housing insecurity (12.2% vs 9.9%) are higher too. 14.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in Cashmere has no health insurance
11.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.4% across Washington. Checkups ↓
Cashmere is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cashmere is healthier than 74%. Against the 9,742 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 94%. Health Grade ↓
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 Cashmere’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Cashmere’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cashmere is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #154 of 285 in Washington. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 86% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 54%.
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). Cashmere’s median household income is $64,053; among the 9,742 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 94%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Cashmere
No hospital or community health center in Cashmere 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 Cashmere; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.8% of Cashmere adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cashmere adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 Cashmere adults…
Cashmere runs above WA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Cashmere adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Cashmere and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmere | B+ | 29.2% | 10.4% | 11.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cashmere adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cashmere
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cashmere is better than Washington on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Cashmere’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cashmere | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16–22 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.1–15.9 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.6–18.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.2%24.5–34.4 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9–12 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.5%28.3–34.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%31.3–38.3 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.8%24.1–29.6 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6%4.9–7.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3–4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%9.9–14.8 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.1–13.5 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%17.2–24.5 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.2–18.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.2%24.9–33.5 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.7%9.3–14.4 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.2%67.3–74.6 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.2%59.9–66.4 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%81.9–86.2 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.3%68.9–75.4 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%60.2–68.5 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.7%62.1–76.2 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.6–28.2 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%23.2–29.3 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.9%11.6–14.3 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.8–13.7 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.8%13.3–16.4 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.8%26.8–34.9 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.2%11.1–15.5 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13–17.2 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.8–9.4 | 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 Cashmere
Is Cashmere a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cashmere is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #154 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cashmere?
CDC estimates 29.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.5% and 34.4%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cashmere?
Confluence Health Hospital in Wenatchee, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Cashmere’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cashmere have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–14.4%), 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 Cashmere 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 Cashmere.
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.