Charles F. Nelson House · Photo: Washington State Historic Preservation Office, Olympia, WA · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Maplewood is healthier than 48%
Maplewood differs from Washington on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Maplewood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maplewood
Cancer, arthritis and high blood pressure run high in Maplewood
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.7%), vs 24.4% across Washington. High blood pressure is also above the state: 37.1%, vs 30.5% across Washington. In all, Maplewood runs above Washington on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Maplewood’s lead shrinks
Maplewood is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, but 48% of the 3,942 towns with similar household incomes ($102K–$170K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Maplewood, and more people treating it
37.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 77% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Maplewood keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.4% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (75.6% vs 67%). 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 Maplewood’s likely range.
What’s behind Maplewood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maplewood is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #90 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 98% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 61%.
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). Maplewood’s median household income is $135,943; among the 3,942 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($102K–$170K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Most Washington towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Maplewood is healthier than 69% of graded towns, against 84% nationally.
Out of every 100 Maplewood adults…
Maplewood runs above WA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Maplewood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Maplewood
No hospital or community health center in Maplewood 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 Maplewood; ≈ 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.
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How Maplewood adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Maplewood does better than Washington.
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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 Maplewood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Maplewood and the towns around it
Maplewood’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood | A− | 34.7% | 11.3% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| Gig Harbor | A | 32.5% | 10.9% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Purdy | A | 33.6% | 10.8% | 8.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Maplewood adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Maplewood
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Maplewood is better than Washington on 14 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Maplewood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Maplewood | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%12.4–15.9 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.6–14.5 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.9–15.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%31.4–37.7 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.3%10–12.6 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%34.6–39.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.2%38.8–43.4 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.7%30.4–34.9 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.5–11.5 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.6%10.6–12.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 5.4%4.6–6.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.6 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.6%6.4–9 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.5%7–10.1 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 15.2%13.1–17.4 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%13.5–16.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.1%29.5–34.7 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.6%3.8–5.5 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%74.3–78.3 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.6%73.7–77.4 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88.4–90.7 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.6–79.1 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.4%70.9–75.8 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%72.5–80.2 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%23.2–27.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%21.1–24.9 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.5%3.1–4 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.4%25.7–31.1 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.4–13.6 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%10.1–12.9 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%7–8.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–3.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.2–6.8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 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 Maplewood
Is Maplewood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maplewood is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #90 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 Maplewood?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 37.7%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Maplewood?
St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Maplewood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Maplewood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.8–5.5%), 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood.
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.