On CDC estimates, Freeland is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Freeland differs from Washington on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Freeland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Freeland
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Freeland
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.4%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.3%), vs 24.4% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, Freeland runs above Washington on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Freeland is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Freeland’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Freeland, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 78.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Freeland keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.4% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (73.4% 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 Freeland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Freeland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Freeland is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 98% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 71%.
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). Freeland’s median household income is $83,241; among the 10,508 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$104K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Freeland adults…
Freeland runs above WA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Freeland is an older town: 44% 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 Freeland as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Freeland
No hospital or community health center in Freeland 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 Freeland; ≈ 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 Freeland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Freeland adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Freeland does better than Washington.
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.
5.6% of Freeland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Freeland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeland | A | 30.4% | 10.5% | 8.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Freeland adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Freeland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Freeland is better than Washington on 15 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Freeland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Freeland | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.5%12.2–16.9 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.1–14.6 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.3–14.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.4%25.8–35.3 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9–12.1 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%33.8–41 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%35.9–43 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.3%30.2–36.5 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.4%12.3–14.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.5–8.3 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 5.9%5–7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%7.1–10.6 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.2%6.6–10 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.6%11.8–17.5 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13%10.8–15.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.9%24.3–32.7 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%4.2–6.2 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%74.3–80.2 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.4%70.8–76.2 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.9%88.5–91.1 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.2–81.2 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.4%71–78.3 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%66.1–78.5 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.5–25.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.4–23.8 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.5%4.8–6.1 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.7%4.9–6.4 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.5%4–4.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.6%5–6.3 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.2%24.4–31.9 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.1–15.1 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.7%9.2–12.3 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.3–7.2 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 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 Freeland
Is Freeland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Freeland is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Freeland?
CDC estimates 30.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.8% and 35.3%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Freeland?
Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Freeland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Freeland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–6.2%), 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 Freeland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Freeland.
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.