Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, High Bridge is healthier than 36%
High Bridge differs from Washington on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for High Bridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in High Bridge
Against towns with similar incomes, High Bridge’s lead shrinks
High Bridge is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, but 36% of the 1,787 towns with similar household incomes ($126K–$209K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
High Bridge keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.3% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (74.7% vs 67%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in High Bridge
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7.9% across Washington. Conditions ↓
Fewer High Bridge adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Washington. 1 in 17 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 High Bridge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind High Bridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, High Bridge is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #69 of 285 in Washington. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 97% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 75%.
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). High Bridge’s median household income is $167,337; among the 1,787 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($126K–$209K), it’s healthier than 36%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of High Bridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 High Bridge adults…
High Bridge runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. 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.
5.9% of High Bridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Care in and near High Bridge
No hospital or community health center in High Bridge 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 High Bridge; ≈ 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.
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How High Bridge adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, High Bridge does better than Washington.
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High Bridge and the towns around it
High Bridge’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Bridge | A | 31.9% | 9.4% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Maltby | A+ | 29.2% | 8.2% | 8% | CDC place |
| Cottage Lake | A+ | 22.3% | 7.1% | 6.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of High Bridge adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for High Bridge
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, High Bridge is better than Washington on 12 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside High Bridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | High Bridge | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.4%12.6–16.6 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.1–14 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.6–16.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.9%28.9–35.1 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.4–10.7 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%29.9–34.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%35.8–40.3 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.7%25.7–29.8 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.7–12.8 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.7–10.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6.3 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.5–6.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6%4.9–7.1 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.5%7.9–11.4 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 15.3%13.3–17.6 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.7–18.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31%28.4–33.6 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.3%4.2–6.5 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.3%71.9–76.3 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.7%72.7–76.6 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.3–89.1 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.3%70.7–75.8 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%68.7–73.8 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%69.3–77.4 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%24.4–28.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%21.3–25.3 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.1%22.6–27.9 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9.4–12.5 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.2–13.2 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.8–7.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–3.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.2–6.9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.5 | 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 High Bridge
Is High Bridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, High Bridge is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #69 of 285 in Washington. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in High Bridge?
CDC estimates 31.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 35.1%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to High Bridge?
Evergreenhealth Monroe in Monroe, 4.8 miles in a straight line from High Bridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in High Bridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–6.5%), 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 High Bridge 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 High Bridge.
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.