On CDC estimates, Hockinson is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Hockinson differs from Washington on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hockinson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hockinson
Against towns with similar incomes, Hockinson’s lead shrinks
Hockinson is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, but 58% of the 6,701 towns with similar household incomes ($85K–$142K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Hockinson
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.9% across Washington. Conditions ↓
Fewer Hockinson adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Washington. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 10 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Hockinson is insured
Only 5.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.4% across Washington. 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 Hockinson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Hockinson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hockinson is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #125 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 92% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Hockinson’s median household income is $113,295; among the 6,701 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($85K–$142K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Most Washington towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Hockinson is healthier than 56% of graded towns, against 78% nationally.
Out of every 100 Hockinson adults…
Hockinson runs above WA on 3 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.
7.8% of Hockinson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hockinson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Hockinson
No hospital or community health center in Hockinson 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 Hockinson; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
4.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Hockinson adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Hockinson does better than Washington.
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Hockinson and the towns around it
Hockinson has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockinson | A− | 34.7% | 9.5% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Battle Ground | B | 36.3% | 8.9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Venersborg | A− | 35% | 9.8% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Orchards | B | 36.6% | 9.1% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Brush Prairie | B+ | 34.9% | 10.5% | 10.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hockinson adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hockinson
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hockinson is better than Washington on 10 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Hockinson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hockinson | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.5%13.6–17.6 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.6–14.6 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.6–19.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%31.4–38.3 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.4–10.8 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%29.9–34.7 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%32.7–37.6 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.7%25.7–30.1 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.7–13.1 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.7–9.7 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.4%8.7–12.2 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.8%15.6–20.5 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%14.4–18.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29%26.1–31.7 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.7–6.8 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.9%68.3–73.5 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.9%67.6–72 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.8–87.9 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%71.1–76.4 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.6%65.3–71.3 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%70.9–79.6 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%24.9–29.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%22.2–26.7 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5.2–6.3 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.8%7–8.7 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.5%23.9–29.4 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%10.1–13.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.1–4 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.4 | 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 Hockinson
Is Hockinson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hockinson is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #125 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hockinson?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 38.3%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hockinson?
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Hockinson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hockinson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.8%), 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 Hockinson 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 Hockinson.
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.