Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Crocker is healthier than 48%
Crocker differs from Washington on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Crocker. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crocker
Against towns with similar incomes, Crocker’s lead shrinks
Crocker is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, but 48% of the 7,191 towns with similar household incomes ($82K–$137K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity and arthritis run high in Crocker
36.3% of adults have obesity, vs 30.6% across Washington. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.1%), vs 24.4% across Washington. Conditions ↓
Crocker sleeps less
36.1% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 31.8% 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 Crocker’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Crocker’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crocker is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 95% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Crocker’s median household income is $109,695; among the 7,191 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$137K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Crocker adults…
Crocker runs above WA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
Care in and near Crocker
No hospital or community health center in Crocker 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 Crocker; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crocker adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Crocker adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Crocker runs above Washington.
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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.
8.8% of Crocker adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Crocker and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Crocker adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Crocker
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Crocker is better than Washington on 2 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Crocker’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Crocker | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.8%13.3–18.5 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.1–15.7 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.9–19.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%32.9–39.9 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33%30.7–35.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%35–39.6 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 28.1%25.9–30.3 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%10–12.1 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.9–6.5 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.5–6.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.6%9.8–13.6 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%9.2–14 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16.7%14.1–19.6 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%16–20 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%33.3–38.9 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.3–8.6 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.3%68.6–73.6 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66%63.7–68.3 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83–87.1 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.6%68.8–74.1 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%68.6–73.8 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.2%69.9–78.1 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.9%25.6–30.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%25–29.2 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.9%26.5–33.4 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.5%9.7–13.6 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%12.8–17.1 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%5.9–8.1 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.6 | 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 Crocker
Is Crocker a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crocker is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Crocker?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 39.9%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Crocker?
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Crocker’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Crocker have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8.6%), 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 Crocker 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 Crocker.
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.