Within Washington, Central Park is healthier than 34% of graded towns
Central Park differs from Washington on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Central Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Central Park
Washington sets a high bar
Central Park is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, but only 34% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Central Park
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.4% across Washington. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.1% across Washington. Cancer is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 7.9% across Washington. In all, Central Park runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Central Park, and more people treating it
37.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 74.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Central Park’s lead shrinks
Central Park is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, but 48% of the 8,726 towns with similar household incomes ($74K–$124K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Central Park is short on dental care and mental health care
Central Park’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 Central Park’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Central Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Central Park is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #189 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 82% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 46%).
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). Central Park’s median household income is $99,127; among the 8,726 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$124K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Central Park adults…
Central Park runs above WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Central Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Central Park
No hospital or community health center in Central Park 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 Central Park; ≈ 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.
2.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Central Park adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
9.5% of Central Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Central Park and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park | B | 33.8% | 11.8% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Central Park adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Central Park
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Central Park is better than Washington on 3 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Central Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Central Park | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%15.3–21.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.4–16.3 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15–19.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%28.6–39.2 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.2–13.5 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.7–40.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%35.1–42.4 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27.3–33.5 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.5 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.4–11.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.3–8.2 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.8%5.7–8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.3%6.8–10 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.2–15.1 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 20.4%16.8–24.2 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.5–19 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%33–42.4 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.2–9.7 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.8%67.2–74.4 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.8%61.7–67.9 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.6–87.5 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.8%71.7–77.8 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.3%66.2–74 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.6%66.8–79.5 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.6–29.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.1%24.9–31.5 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.8–10 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.7–7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%27.8–36.2 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%11.8–16.3 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.4–16.5 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.4–9.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.5–8.8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3–4.1 | 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 Central Park
Is Central Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Central Park is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #189 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Central Park?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.6% and 39.2%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Central Park?
Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Central Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Central Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–9.7%), 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 Central Park 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 Central Park.
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.