Where Dash Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dash Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dash Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dash Point
Cancer, arthritis and diabetes run high in Dash Point
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.8%), vs 24.4% across Washington. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.8%, vs 9.5% across Washington. In all, Dash Point runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer, arthritis and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dash Point, and more people treating it
39.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 78.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dash Point keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.9% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (74.4% vs 67%). Checkups ↓
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 Dash Point’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dash Point adults…
Dash Point runs above WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Dash Point is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Dash Point as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dash Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Dash Point
No hospital or community health center in Dash Point 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 Dash Point; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
5.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Dash Point adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Dash Point does better than Washington.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.2% of Dash Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Dash Point 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma | B | 37.3% | 10.9% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Browns Point | — | — | — | — |
Browns Point: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dash Point adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dash Point
Why doesn’t Dash Point have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dash Point.
What hospital is closest to Dash Point?
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Dash Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dash Point?
31 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Information Technology & Training in Tacoma, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dash Point.
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. 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.