Photo: Adam Peterson · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Washington, Grand Mound is healthier than 14% of graded towns
Grand Mound trails Washington on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grand Mound. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grand Mound
Mental distress runs high in Grand Mound
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.7%), vs 16.4% across Washington. Depression is above the state too: 29.5%, vs 25.1% across Washington. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Grand Mound
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (13.4%), vs 10.2% across Washington. Utility shut-off threats (6.8% vs 5.1%) and housing insecurity (13% vs 9.9%) are higher too. 16.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Grand Mound
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 29 adults have had a stroke (3.5%), vs 2.9% across Washington. Diabetes is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 9.5% across Washington. In all, Grand Mound runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Grand Mound’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Grand Mound’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grand Mound is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns, #244 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 78% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Grand Mound’s median household income is $72,426; among the 10,711 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$91K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
How Grand Mound adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Grand Mound 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.
16.3% of Grand Mound adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Out of every 100 Grand Mound adults…
Grand Mound runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Grand Mound
No hospital or community health center in Grand Mound 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 Grand Mound; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grand Mound adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Grand Mound and the towns around it
Grand Mound has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Mound | B− | 34.9% | 11.4% | 14% | CDC place |
| Rochester | B− | 35% | 11.9% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Fords Prairie | D | 42.5% | 14.9% | 17.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grand Mound adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grand Mound
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grand Mound is better than Washington on 0 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Grand Mound’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grand Mound | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%18.8–23.9 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.3–17.8 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.8–21.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.9%31.2–38.7 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.4%32.8–37.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%33.6–38.8 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.2%26.9–31.4 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.7–13.2 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–8.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–7.1 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.8%6–7.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%10.1–14.5 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%12–16.1 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 21.1%18.4–24.1 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%13–17.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%32.6–39.7 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.7–12.3 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 66.6%63.6–69.6 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.6%60.8–66.3 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.4%78.2–82.3 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.6%66.8–72.3 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.4%61.8–68.8 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%69.1–79.1 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.5%26.8–32.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.3%28.4–34.4 | 28% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%12.1–14.9 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%11.7–14.5 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%6–7.7 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.4–10.1 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.3%14.7–18 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%30.8–37.3 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%12.1–15.6 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.8–19.6 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.3–10.5 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Grand Mound
Is Grand Mound a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grand Mound is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #244 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grand Mound?
CDC estimates 34.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 38.7%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grand Mound?
Providence Centralia Hospital in Centralia, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Grand Mound’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Grand Mound have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.7–12.3%), 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 Grand Mound more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grand Mound.
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.