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≈ C+Health Grade
Health in Cosmopolis · CDC PLACES 2025

On CDC estimates, Cosmopolis is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns

Cosmopolis differs from Washington on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cosmopolis. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Cosmopolis

COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Cosmopolis

1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Cosmopolis runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Dental care lags in Cosmopolis

58.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 12.6% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Cosmopolis’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓

Smoking is more common in Cosmopolis

1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.9%), vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓

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 Cosmopolis’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.

Health Grade

What’s behind Cosmopolis’ grade

On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cosmopolis is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 67% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 24%).

C+Self-rated health21.1% · WA 16.3% · U.S. 19.4%
CPhysical distress15.7% · WA 12.4% · U.S. 13%
C−Mental distress18.6% · WA 16.4% · U.S. 15.9%
B−Obesity36% · WA 30.6% · U.S. 32.9%
C+Diabetes12.8% · WA 9.5% · U.S. 12%
B−Smoking14.9% smoke · WA 10.1% · U.S. 11.8%
B+Exercise23.1% · WA 17.9% · U.S. 24.7%
All U.S. towns we grade (21,250)Healthier than 40%
Less healthyHealthier
U.S. towns with similar incomes, $64K–$106K (10,405)Healthier than 29%

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). Cosmopolis’ median household income is $84,853; among the 10,405 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$106K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.

A rough placement. CDC’s likely ranges are wide here: with every estimate at one end or the other, Cosmopolis could be anywhere from D to B+. The letter shows with “≈”.

How TownRatings grades health →

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Cosmopolis adults…

Cosmopolis runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

8 of every 100 Cosmopolis adults have COPD
Washington: 5 in 100 · worse · likely 6.7–9.2%
Better than WAWorseAbout the sameWashington
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Cosmopolis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.

70%Yearly checkupWA 71%
58%Dentist visitWA 67%
84%Cholesterol checkWA 84%
64%Colon screeningWA 66%
71%MammogramWA 74%
75%Taking BP medsWA 71%
1 in 11
working-age adults has no health insurance
Cosmopolis 9% · Washington 1 in 12 (8.4%)
Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Washington

Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.

Get no exercise 23.1%WA 17.9%
Sleep under 7 hours 39.2%WA 31.8%
Binge drink 15.6%WA 16.6%
Smoke cigarettes 14.9%WA 10.1%
0%10%20%30%40%
Cosmopolis, betterCosmopolis, worseAbout the sameWashington
Where Cosmopolis gets moving

1.3 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves

Parks & trails →
Getting care

Care in and near Cosmopolis

No hospital or community health center in Cosmopolis itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERGrays Harbor Community HospitalAberdeen · 17.4 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyGrays Harbor Community Hospital★★★★★ · 17.4 miDirections →
+Low-cost careSea Mar Community Health CentersAberdeen · 3.4 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
3.4 mi
Sea Mar Community Health Centers
4 sites · nearest in Aberdeen
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
17.4 mi
Grays Harbor Community Hospital
Aberdeen · ★★★★★
ER
18.4 mi
Summit Pacific Medical Center
Elma · ★★★★★
ERRural critical access
18.9 mi
Lewis County Community Health Services
2 sites · nearest in Raymond
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
20.2 mi
Willapa Harbor Hospital
South Bend · not rated
ERRural critical access
36.2 mi
Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics
Shelton · ★★★★★
ERRural critical access
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Cosmopolis itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Cosmopolis itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Cosmopolis itself

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 Cosmopolis; ≈ 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).

Mind & connection

How Cosmopolis adults are doing

On 1 of 3 measures, Cosmopolis runs above Washington.

3 in 10Cosmopolis adults lack social or emotional support
28.5% · WA 28% · About the same as WA
1 in 4Cosmopolis adults have been diagnosed with depression
27.4% · WA 25.1% · About the same as WA
1 in 5Cosmopolis adults are in frequent mental distress
18.6% · WA 16.4% · Worse than WA
The one neighbors can help with

A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

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If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 8
Cosmopolis adults worry about having enough food
12.2% · WA 10.2%
Worse than WA
1 in 9
Cosmopolis adults worry about keeping their housing
11.2% · WA 9.9%
About the same as WA
1 in 16
Cosmopolis adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
6.4% · WA 5.1%
Worse than WA
1 in 12
Cosmopolis adults lack reliable transportation
8.3% · WA 7.2%
Worse than WA

15.2% of Cosmopolis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.

Around town

Cosmopolis and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from
CosmopolisC+36%12.8%14.9%CDC place
AberdeenC−38.7%13.6%17.1%CDC place

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

34.7%

of Cosmopolis adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs15.8%
Thinking or memory16.2%
Hearing8.9%
Errands alone8.9%
Vision5.2%
Dressing or bathing4.2%
Washington

Every CDC estimate for Cosmopolis

Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.

On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cosmopolis is better than Washington on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Cosmopolis’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.

Adults who…CosmopolisWAU.S.vs WA
Overall health
Fair or poor health21.1%17.9–24.316.3%19.4%Worse
Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month)15.7%13.7–17.812.4%13%Worse
Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month)18.6%16.6–2116.4%15.9%Worse
Conditions
Obesity36%30.6–41.630.6%32.9%About the same
Diabetes12.8%11.1–14.69.5%12%Worse
High blood pressure38.2%34.4–41.830.5%34.4%Worse
High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years)38.7%35.1–42.334.9%37.1%Worse
Arthritis31.1%27.9–34.224.4%25.3%Worse
Asthma11.7%10.4–13.110.7%9.9%About the same
Cancer, other than skin cancer10%9–117.9%7.9%Worse
Coronary heart disease7.7%6.7–8.75.4%6.4%Worse
COPD7.9%6.7–9.25.1%6.3%Worse
Stroke4%3.5–4.52.9%3.4%Worse
Lost all teeth (ages 65+)12.6%10.3–15.19%12.3%Worse
Habits
Smoke cigarettes14.9%12.1–17.710.1%11.8%Worse
No exercise outside work23.1%19.4–27.217.9%24.7%Worse
Binge drinking15.6%13–18.416.6%15.4%About the same
Sleep under 7 hours39.2%34.5–4431.8%36%Worse
Checkups and coverage
No health insurance (ages 18–64)9%7–11.48.4%11%About the same
Checkup in the past year70.3%66.3–73.970.7%77.4%About the same
Dentist visit in the past year58.3%54.9–61.467%63.2%Worse
Cholesterol check in 5 years84%81.4–86.284%87.1%About the same
Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure)74.5%71.3–77.570.7%76.5%Better
Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75)63.5%58.9–67.766.2%65.5%About the same
Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74)70.5%63.6–76.874.2%76.4%About the same
Mind and connection
Ever told they have depression27.4%24–30.825.1%20.6%About the same
Lack social and emotional support28.5%25.3–31.928%23.6%About the same
Everyday needs
Worried about having enough food12.2%10.9–13.610.2%15%Worse
Worried about keeping housing11.2%9.8–12.69.9%12%About the same
Threatened with a utility shut-off6.4%5.6–7.35.1%7.6%Worse
Lack reliable transportation8.3%7.5–9.17.2%7.9%Worse
Received SNAP (food stamps)15.2%13.6–16.811%11.6%Higher
Disability
Any disability34.7%30.5–3927.1%30.1%Higher
Difficulty walking or climbing stairs15.8%13.4–18.210.9%13.6%Higher
Difficulty concentrating or remembering16.2%14.1–18.513.5%13.9%Higher
Hearing difficulty8.9%7.8–106.4%6.7%Higher
Vision difficulty5.2%4.5–5.94.1%5.4%Higher
Difficulty doing errands alone8.9%7.6–10.36.8%7.9%Higher
Difficulty dressing or bathing4.2%3.6–4.93.1%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 Cosmopolis

Is Cosmopolis a healthy place to live?

On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cosmopolis is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.

What is the obesity rate in Cosmopolis?

CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 41.6%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.

What hospital is closest to Cosmopolis?

Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, 17.4 miles in a straight line from Cosmopolis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.

How many people in Cosmopolis have no health insurance?

CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–11.4%), 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 Cosmopolis more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.

Neighbors talk health

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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.