Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Graham is healthier than 28%
Graham trails Washington on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Graham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Graham
Washington sets a high bar
Graham is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, but only 29% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Graham’s lead shrinks
Graham is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, but 28% of the 6,178 towns with similar household incomes ($88K–$146K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Mental distress runs high in Graham
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.2%), vs 16.4% across Washington. Depression is above the state too: 28%, vs 25.1% across Washington. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Graham
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (12.5%), vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓
Obesity runs high in Graham
2 in 5 adults have obesity (37.5%), vs 30.6% across Washington. 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 Graham’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
What’s behind Graham’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Graham is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, #202 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 90% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Graham’s median household income is $116,862; among the 6,178 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($88K–$146K), it’s healthier than 28%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Washington towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Graham is healthier than 29% of graded towns, against 63% nationally.
How Graham adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Graham runs above Washington.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
7.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Graham adults…
Graham runs above WA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Graham residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Graham
No hospital or community health center in Graham 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 Graham; ≈ 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 Graham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.7% of Graham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Graham and the towns around it
Graham’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham | B | 37.5% | 10% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Elk Plain | B− | 38.6% | 11.2% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Kapowsin | — | — | — | — | |
| South Hill | B+ | 36.5% | 9.6% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Frederickson | B | 37.7% | 9.5% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| South Creek | C+ | 38.6% | 12% | 14% | CDC place |
Kapowsin: 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 Graham adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Graham
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Graham is better than Washington on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Graham’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Graham | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17%15.5–18.5 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.8–15.3 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.6–20.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.5%34.4–40.4 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10%9–11 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%29.4–33.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%32.8–37 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%24.1–27.4 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.3–12.3 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.7–7.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.6–5.5 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.4%4.8–5.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.1 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.7%9–12.5 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%11.2–13.9 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 18.4%16.6–20.3 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%16.3–20.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.7%34.9–40.5 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.4%67–71.7 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.2%62.9–67.4 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.8%81.2–84.3 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.8%66.1–71.1 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%61.9–67.4 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.6%68.3–76.6 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28%25.7–30.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.9%27.8–32.2 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.4%10.4–12.5 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%10.7–13 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.5–6.9 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.4–8.8 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.7%10.6–12.9 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.8%28.6–33.1 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%10.5–12.7 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.9–17.7 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%3–3.5 | 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 Graham
Is Graham a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Graham is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: B for health, #202 of 285 in Washington. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Graham?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.4% and 40.4%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Graham?
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Graham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Graham have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–9.2%), 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 Graham 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 Graham.
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.