On CDC estimates, Granite Falls is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Granite Falls differs from Washington on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Granite Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Granite Falls
Depression is more common in Granite Falls
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28.7%), vs 25.1% across Washington. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.4%, vs 16.4% across Washington. Mind & connection ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Granite Falls doesn’t win on
18.9% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Washington. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Granite Falls
Granite Falls runs below Washington on diabetes (7.5% vs 9.5%) and heart disease (4.3% vs 5.4%). 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 Granite Falls’ likely range.
What’s behind Granite Falls’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Granite Falls is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #106 of 285 in Washington. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Granite Falls’ median household income is $105,136; among the 7,826 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$131K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Most Washington towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Granite Falls is healthier than 63% of graded towns, against 80% nationally.
How Granite Falls adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Granite Falls runs above Washington.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Granite Falls adults…
Granite Falls runs below WA on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Granite Falls
No hospital or community health center in Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Granite Falls 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.
12% of Granite Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Granite Falls and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Falls | A− | 31.9% | 7.5% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Lake Bosworth | — | — | — | — |
Lake Bosworth: 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 Granite Falls adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Granite Falls
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Granite Falls is better than Washington on 7 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Granite Falls’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Granite Falls | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.3%13.4–17.4 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%11–13.8 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.6–20.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.9%28.8–34.9 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.6%24.6–28.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.2%30.1–34.3 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.1%20.4–23.7 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.9–13.2 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.7 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10%8.4–11.8 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%9.5–13.3 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.1%14.8–19.4 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%16.9–20.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%32.2–37.7 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.5–9.7 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.8%66.3–71.3 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.4%61.1–65.7 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.7%79.5–83.9 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.6%64.1–69.1 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.5%61.6–67.3 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%68.1–76.5 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.7%26.3–31.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.6%26.4–30.9 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%10–12.1 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%9.5–11.7 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%5–6.4 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%7.3–8.7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12%10.8–13.2 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7%24–29.5 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.6–11.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%13–16.6 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6–7.9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 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 Granite Falls
Is Granite Falls a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Granite Falls is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #106 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Granite Falls?
CDC estimates 31.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 34.9%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Granite Falls?
Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Granite Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Granite Falls have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.7%), 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 Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls.
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.