Photo: Chetsford · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Washington, Connell is healthier than 18% of graded towns
Connell differs from Washington on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Connell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Connell
Dental care lags in Connell
50.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 16.3% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Connell
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.6%), vs 10.2% across Washington. Utility shut-off threats (9.3% vs 5.1%) and housing insecurity (17.2% vs 9.9%) are higher too. 19.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Connell has no health insurance
18% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.4% across Washington. Checkups ↓
Washington sets a high bar
Connell is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, but only 18% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. 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 Connell’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Connell’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Connell is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #233 of 285 in Washington. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 82% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Connell’s median household income is $77,721; among the 10,822 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Connell 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.
19.4% of Connell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Out of every 100 Connell adults…
Connell runs below WA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Connell residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Connell
1 community health center in Connell, 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 Connell; ≈ 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Connell adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Connell runs above Washington.
A hello is a start.
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Connell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell | B− | 36.3% | 9.9% | 15.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Connell adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Connell
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Connell is better than Washington on 4 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Connell’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Connell | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%19.2–26 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.5–16.2 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.1–20.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%31–41.9 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.6–11.3 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.2%25.1–31.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.7%26.5–33 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.7%15.7–20 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.4–5.7 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.2%4.4–6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.3%13.6–19.6 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%12.7–17.9 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23%19.3–27 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 20%16.9–23.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%33.3–43.6 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18%14.7–21.7 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 64.1%60.1–68.2 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.1%46.7–53.5 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 74.7%71.4–77.8 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 61.6%57.9–65.2 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.4%51–59.8 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.9%60.2–75.1 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.7%17–22.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34%30.2–37.9 | 28% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.6%16.8–20.5 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.2%15.4–19.2 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.3%8.3–10.6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.1%11–13.2 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.4%17.6–21.4 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4%26.3–34.6 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.7–13.1 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.2–20.1 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.6 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 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 Connell
Is Connell a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Connell is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #233 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 53%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Connell?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 41.9%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Connell?
Othello Community Hospital in Othello, 18.9 miles in a straight line from Connell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Connell have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.7–21.7%), 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 Connell 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 Connell.
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.