Photo: FelixRo · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Long Beach is healthier than 58%
Long Beach differs from Washington on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Long Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Long Beach
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Long Beach
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), about twice the Washington rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Long Beach runs above Washington on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Long Beach
59.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 14.8% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Long Beach, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 79% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Long Beach is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Long Beach is healthier than 29%. Against the 6,797 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 58%. Health Grade ↓
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 Long Beach’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Long Beach’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Long Beach is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 64% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Long Beach’s median household income is $53,032; among the 6,797 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 58%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Long Beach adults…
Long Beach runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Long Beach is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Long Beach as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Long Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Long Beach
No hospital or community health center in Long Beach 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 Long Beach; ≈ 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.
5.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Long Beach 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.
18.4% of Long Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Long Beach and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | C | 38.5% | 15.7% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Long Beach adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Long Beach
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Long Beach is better than Washington on 2 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Long Beach’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Long Beach | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%20.3–27.3 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15–19.6 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.4–19.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.5%32.8–44.8 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.7%13.7–18 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.6%38.8–46.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.7%38.8–46.7 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.7%34.3–41.2 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.7%10.6–12.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.6%8–11.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.8%12.3–17.5 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12.3–17.6 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.5%19.5–27.9 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11.2–16.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%30.6–41.2 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7–10.6 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.2%70.7–77.6 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.5%56–62.9 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.8–87.5 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.1–81.8 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.6%58.6–68.2 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%63.3–77.6 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27%23.5–30.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.1%23.9–30.7 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.8%12.4–15.4 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%8.2–9.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.4%16.6–20.3 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.8%32.3–41.4 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.7%15.9–21.6 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%13.7–18 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.2–6.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.2–11 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Long Beach
Is Long Beach a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Long Beach is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Long Beach?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 44.8%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Long Beach?
Ocean Beach Hospital in Ilwaco, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Long Beach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Long Beach have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–10.6%), 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 Long Beach more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Long Beach.
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.