Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Greenwater residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Greenwater, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Greenwater. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greenwater
Arthritis, obesity and cancer run high in Greenwater
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.9%), vs 24.4% across Washington. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.5%), vs 30.6% across Washington. Cancer is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 7.9% across Washington. In all, Greenwater runs above Washington on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Greenwater adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Washington. 1 in 16 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 10 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Greenwater’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Greenwater adults…
Greenwater runs above WA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6% of Greenwater adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Care in and near Greenwater
No hospital or community health center in Greenwater 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 Greenwater; ≈ 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 Greenwater adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Greenwater adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Greenwater does better than 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.
Greenwater and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Greenwater adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Greenwater
Why doesn’t Greenwater have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Greenwater.
What hospital is closest to Greenwater?
St. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw, 17.4 miles in a straight line from Greenwater’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greenwater.
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.