Photo: Pierce County Library (Life time: Pierce County Library) · Public domainWhere Kapowsin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kapowsin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kapowsin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kapowsin
Obesity and arthritis run high in Kapowsin
2 in 5 adults have obesity (37.5%), vs 30.6% across Washington. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.7%), vs 24.4% across Washington. Conditions ↓
Kapowsin sleeps less
37.4% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 31.8% across Washington. Habits ↓
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 Kapowsin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kapowsin adults…
Kapowsin runs above WA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Kapowsin
No hospital or community health center in Kapowsin 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 Kapowsin; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Kapowsin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Kapowsin adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Kapowsin runs above 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.7% of Kapowsin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Kapowsin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham | B | 37.5% | 10% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Clear Lake | B− | 38.3% | 11.9% | 13.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kapowsin adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Kapowsin
Why doesn’t Kapowsin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kapowsin.
What hospital is closest to Kapowsin?
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Kapowsin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kapowsin.
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.