On CDC estimates, Granger is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Granger differs from Washington on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Granger. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Granger
More Granger adults get no exercise
36.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.9% across Washington (about twice the Washington rate). Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Granger
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.9%), 3 times the Washington rate. Housing insecurity (26.2% vs 9.9%) and utility shut-off threats (13.2% vs 5.1%) are higher too. 35.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Granger
45.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 20.2% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). 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 Granger’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Granger’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Granger is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #281 of 285 in Washington. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 57% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Granger’s median household income is $66,250; among the 10,130 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Granger compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 30.9% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 16.9% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 3.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
35.3% of Granger adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Keeping up with care
Share of Granger adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 Granger adults…
Granger runs below WA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 3% of Granger residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Granger
2 community health centers in Granger, 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 Granger; ≈ 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).
How Granger adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Granger 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.
Granger and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granger | D | 44.1% | 13.6% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Granger adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Granger
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Granger is better than Washington on 4 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Granger’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Granger | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.7%30.4–39.3 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15–19.3 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.5–22.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.1%39.7–48.8 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.6%12.1–15.3 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 28.5%26–31.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.9%28.2–33.8 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.9%15.2–18.7 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.3%3–3.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%4.4–5.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.2%17–23.7 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%12–16.5 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.8%32.4–41.5 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.6–18.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.4%29.5–37.4 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 33.5%28.1–39 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 62.4%58.7–66.3 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.3%41.9–48.5 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 71%67.5–74.5 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 63.2%60.2–66.3 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 46.6%42.5–50.6 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.2%62.8–74.9 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.9–24.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 38.1%34.8–41.6 | 28% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 31.9%29.4–34.6 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 26.2%23.8–28.7 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.2%11.8–14.8 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.5%16.9–20 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 35.3%32.7–38 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.5%34.1–43.3 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16%14–18.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.7%19.6–26 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%6–7.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 10.9%9.5–12.3 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.7%10–13.5 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.4–7 | 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 Granger
Is Granger a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Granger is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health, #281 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Granger?
CDC estimates 44.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.7% and 48.8%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Granger?
Astria Toppenish Hospital in Toppenish, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Granger’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Granger have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 33.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 28.1–39%), 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 Granger more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Granger.
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.