Photo: Williamborg 18:11, 24 May 2008 (UTC) · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Mattawa is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Mattawa differs from Washington on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mattawa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mattawa
More Mattawa adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.3%), more than twice the Washington rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Mattawa
36.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 22.5% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mattawa
42.8% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 10.2% across Washington (4 times the Washington rate). Utility shut-off threats (18.2% vs 5.1%) and housing insecurity (33.7% vs 9.9%) are higher too. 48.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mattawa is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Mattawa is healthier than 6%. Against the 1,965 towns with similar household incomes ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 34%. 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 Mattawa’s likely range.
What’s behind Mattawa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mattawa is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 29% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Mattawa’s median household income is $38,388; among the 1,965 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Mattawa compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 29.9% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 17.4% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 2.6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Mattawa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
48.7% of Mattawa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Out of every 100 Mattawa adults…
Mattawa runs below WA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 3% of Mattawa residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Mattawa
2 community health centers in Mattawa, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Mattawa; ≈ 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).
How Mattawa adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Mattawa 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.
Mattawa and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattawa | D | 46.3% | 13.8% | 17% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mattawa adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mattawa
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mattawa is better than Washington on 3 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Mattawa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mattawa | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 38.9%33.2–44.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%16.6–21.8 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.4%18.8–24 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.3%41.1–52.2 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.8%12.2–15.7 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 28.7%25.8–32 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.9%26.8–33.4 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.4%15.4–19.7 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.3–12.1 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.1%4.3–5.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.5%18.9–26.3 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17%14.1–20 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.3%34.7–46 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.3–20.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%33.4–42.6 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 41.4%34.1–48.1 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 61.5%57.2–66 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 36.6%33.7–39.7 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 67.7%63.4–72 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 58.8%55–62.8 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 33.1%28.9–37.4 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 63%55.3–70.3 | 74.2% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.8–26.2 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 41.8%38–45.5 | 28% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 42.8%39.7–45.7 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 33.7%30.7–36.6 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.2%16.1–20.2 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 23.3%21.3–25.2 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 48.7%45.6–51.4 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.9%38.2–49.5 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.4%14.8–20.1 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 26.8%22.7–30.6 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 12.8%10.9–14.6 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.3%11–15.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.2%6.1–8.2 | 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 Mattawa
Is Mattawa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mattawa is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mattawa?
CDC estimates 46.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.1% and 52.2%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mattawa?
Astria Sunnyside Hospital in Sunnyside, 29.0 miles in a straight line from Mattawa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mattawa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 41.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 34.1–48.1%), 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 Mattawa more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mattawa.
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.