On CDC estimates, Castle Rock is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns
Castle Rock trails Washington on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Castle Rock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Castle Rock
COPD, obesity and arthritis run high in Castle Rock
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (40.4%), vs 30.6% across Washington. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.5%, vs 24.4% across Washington. In all, Castle Rock runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Castle Rock
58.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 13.3% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Castle Rock
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.2%), vs 16.4% across Washington. Depression is above the state too: 29.1%, vs 25.1% across Washington. Mind & connection ↓
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 Castle Rock’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Castle Rock’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Castle Rock is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 74% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Castle Rock’s median household income is $69,639; among the 10,492 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Castle Rock adults…
Castle Rock runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Castle Rock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Castle Rock adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Castle Rock runs above Washington.
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Care in and near Castle Rock
1 community health center in Castle Rock, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Castle Rock; ≈ 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.
2.8 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.2% of Castle Rock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Castle Rock and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock | C+ | 40.4% | 10.5% | 13.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Castle Rock adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Castle Rock
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Castle Rock is better than Washington on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Castle Rock’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Castle Rock | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.5%17.8–23.6 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.7–17.6 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%18–22.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%35.8–45 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.1–11.9 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.3%30.4–36.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.9%29.9–35.9 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.5%28.8–34 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.4–14.3 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%11.1–15.7 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.6–16.3 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.3%19.1–25.8 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.8–19.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%32.5–40.3 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7–10.7 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.1%66.9–73.3 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.3%55.4–61.3 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.2%78.9–83.5 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71%68.1–73.7 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%63.8–71 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%65.9–77.5 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.1%26–32.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%24.6–30 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.3%10.2–12.5 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.6–12 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%7.2–8.7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.2%12.8–15.7 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%30.5–38 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.3–16.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.2–19.7 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.4–5.7 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.1–10.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.6 | 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 Castle Rock
Is Castle Rock a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Castle Rock is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 51%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Castle Rock?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.8% and 45%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Castle Rock?
Peacehealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Castle Rock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Castle Rock have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–10.7%), 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 Castle Rock more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Castle Rock.
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.