Photo: Steven Pavlov · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Washington, Centralia is healthier than 7% of graded towns
Centralia trails Washington on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Centralia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Centralia
COPD, stroke and obesity run high in Centralia
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 2.9% across Washington. Obesity is also above the state: 39.7%, vs 30.6% across Washington. In all, Centralia runs above Washington on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Centralia
56.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 14.2% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Centralia
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.1%), vs 10.2% across Washington. Utility shut-off threats (7.1% vs 5.1%) and no reliable transportation (9.8% vs 7.2%) are higher too. 17.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Centralia is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Centralia is healthier than 32%. Against the 7,793 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 57%. 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 Centralia’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Centralia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Centralia is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #264 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 62% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Centralia’s median household income is $56,219; among the 7,793 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 57%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Centralia adults…
Centralia runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Centralia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.9% of Centralia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Care in and near Centralia
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Centralia, 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 Centralia; ≈ 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.
8.7 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
How Centralia adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Centralia runs above Washington.
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Centralia and the towns around it
Centralia’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia | C | 39.7% | 12% | 15% | CDC place |
| Fords Prairie | D | 42.5% | 14.9% | 17.9% | CDC place |
| Chehalis | B− | 38.1% | 10.2% | 13.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Centralia adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Centralia
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Centralia is better than Washington on 0 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Centralia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Centralia | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.1%19.6–24.8 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.8–18.4 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%17.1–21.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.7%34.5–45.1 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12%10.5–13.5 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%31.7–38.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%33.9–40.7 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.5%26.8–32.2 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.3–7.8 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.3 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.8–16.9 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%13.1–17.2 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%20.6–27.6 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.6–18.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.7%33.2–42.5 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.5%10–13.2 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 67.1%63.5–70.7 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.3%52.9–59.7 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.4%78.4–82.3 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.8%70–75.4 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%57.9–66.4 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.1%57.9–71.9 | 74.2% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%24.1–30.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.9%25.9–32.3 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.1%12.7–15.7 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.7%11.4–14.2 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6.3–8.1 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%9–10.7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.9%16.2–19.8 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%31.3–38.9 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.5%13.6–17.5 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.8–19.5 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.4–6.6 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.9–11.1 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.1–5 | 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 Centralia
Is Centralia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Centralia is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #264 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 57%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Centralia?
CDC estimates 39.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.5% and 45.1%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Centralia?
Providence Centralia Hospital in Centralia, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Centralia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Centralia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10–13.2%), 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 Centralia more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Centralia.
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.