Photo: brewbooks from near Seattle, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Enumclaw is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Enumclaw differs from Washington on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Enumclaw. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Enumclaw
Enumclaw has a five-star hospital
St. Elizabeth Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Enumclaw keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.8% vs 67%) and cholesterol checks (85.6% vs 84%). Checkups ↓
Diabetes and obesity are less common in Enumclaw
Enumclaw runs below Washington on diabetes (7.7% vs 9.5%) and obesity (25.6% vs 30.6%). Conditions ↓
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 Enumclaw’s likely range.
What’s behind Enumclaw’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Enumclaw is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #68 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 97% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Enumclaw’s median household income is $121,250; among the 5,578 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($91K–$152K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Enumclaw
1 hospital in Enumclaw, 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 Enumclaw; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Enumclaw adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 Enumclaw adults…
Enumclaw runs below WA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
4.9 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
How Enumclaw adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Enumclaw runs above 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 Enumclaw adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Enumclaw and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enumclaw | A | 25.6% | 7.7% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Enumclaw adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Enumclaw
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Enumclaw is better than Washington on 12 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Enumclaw’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Enumclaw | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.5%13.1–16 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%11–13.3 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.8–18.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.6%23.3–28 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.7%7–8.6 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.8%28–31.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%34.1–37.8 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.7%23.2–26.3 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%10.3–12.1 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8.2–9.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%4.4–5.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.9%6.7–9.2 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.5%8.2–10.9 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 15.3%13.6–17.1 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%16.7–19.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.6%26.5–30.7 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%6.2–8.5 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.4%68.5–72.5 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.8%69–72.5 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%84.2–87 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.3%68.1–72.4 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%67.1–71.4 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%72.3–79 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28%26.1–29.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.2%25.3–28.9 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.3%7.6–9.1 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%8.1–9.7 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.6–4.5 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.9–6.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.2%7.4–8.9 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.6%23.5–27.7 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%12.2–14.8 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 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 Enumclaw
Is Enumclaw a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Enumclaw is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #68 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Enumclaw?
CDC estimates 25.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.3% and 28%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Enumclaw?
St. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Enumclaw’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Enumclaw have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–8.5%), 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 Enumclaw more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Enumclaw.
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.