Photo: Drums600 at English Wikipedia · Public domainWhere Ketron Island residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ketron Island, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 98388. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ketron Island
Diabetes, arthritis and obesity run high in Ketron Island
1 in 9 adults have diabetes (11.3%), vs 9.5% across Washington. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.8%), vs 24.4% across Washington. Obesity is also above the state: 36%, vs 30.6% across Washington. In all, Ketron Island runs above Washington on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ketron Island, and more people treating it
34.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 73.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Ketron Island sleeps less
35.9% 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 Ketron Island’s likely range; Ketron Island’s figures come from ZIP code 98388, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ketron Island adults…
Ketron Island runs above WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ketron Island 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.
Care in and near Ketron Island
No hospital or community health center in Ketron Island 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 Ketron Island; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Ketron Island 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.
9.8% of Ketron Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Ketron Island 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 Ketron Island adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ketron Island
Why doesn’t Ketron Island have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ketron Island.
What hospital is closest to Ketron Island?
St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Ketron Island’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ketron Island?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sea Mar CHC - Tillicum Community Center in Lakewood, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ketron Island.
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.