Where Grayland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grayland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grayland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grayland
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Grayland
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), about twice the Washington rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), about twice the Washington rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Grayland runs above Washington on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 42% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Grayland, and more people treating it
46.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Grayland adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (24.9%), vs 17.9% across Washington. There are 16 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Grayland is short on dental care and mental health care
Grayland’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Grayland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Grayland adults…
Grayland runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Grayland is an older town: 42% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Grayland as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grayland 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.
16 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near Grayland
No hospital or community health center in Grayland 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 Grayland; ≈ 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 Grayland adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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.
12.8% of Grayland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Grayland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohassett Beach | — | — | — | — |
Cohassett Beach: 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 Grayland adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grayland
Why doesn’t Grayland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grayland.
What hospital is closest to Grayland?
Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Grayland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grayland.
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. 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.