Where Erlands Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Erlands Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Erlands Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Erlands Point
Cancer and arthritis run high in Erlands Point
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.2%), vs 24.4% across Washington. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Erlands Point, and more people treating it
34.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 74% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Erlands Point keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (73.7% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (71.8% 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 Erlands Point’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Erlands Point adults…
Erlands Point runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Erlands Point is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Erlands Point as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Erlands Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Erlands Point
No hospital or community health center in Erlands 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 Erlands Point; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Erlands Point adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
8.7% of Erlands Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Erlands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico | A | 30.7% | 10.2% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Kitsap Lake | B+ | 34% | 9.7% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Bremerton | A− | 32.8% | 8.9% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Tracyton | A− | 32% | 10.4% | 11.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Erlands Point adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Erlands Point
Why doesn’t Erlands 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 Erlands Point.
What hospital is closest to Erlands Point?
St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Erlands Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Erlands Point?
18 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Peninsula Community Health Services - Pendleton Place in Bremerton, 2.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Erlands 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.