Photo: Chris Light · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, McMillin is healthier than 9%
McMillin differs from Washington on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McMillin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McMillin
Against towns with similar incomes, McMillin’s lead shrinks
McMillin is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, but 9% of the 3,512 towns with similar household incomes ($105K–$176K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in McMillin
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.1%), vs 24.4% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, McMillin runs above Washington on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in McMillin, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 76.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. 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 McMillin’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind McMillin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McMillin is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 87% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 31%).
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). McMillin’s median household income is $140,556; among the 3,512 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($105K–$176K), it’s healthier than 9%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 McMillin adults…
McMillin runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of McMillin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near McMillin
No hospital or community health center in McMillin 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 McMillin; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
How McMillin adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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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.
10.3% of McMillin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
McMillin and the towns around it
McMillin’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillin | B | 37.3% | 12.5% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| South Hill | B+ | 36.5% | 9.6% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Orting | B+ | 36.7% | 9% | 12% | CDC place |
| Tehaleh | A | 34% | 8.6% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Alderton | B | 37.2% | 11.3% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McMillin adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for McMillin
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, McMillin is better than Washington on 4 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside McMillin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | McMillin | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%15.6–19.8 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.7–16.9 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%15.1–18.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.3%33.9–40.4 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.5%11.2–13.9 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.8%36.4–41 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%39–43.7 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.1%31.8–36.2 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.9–12 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.1%10.2–12 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.8%5.9–7.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.6%9.8–13.5 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.7%9.9–13.5 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.1%16.8–21.6 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%13.5–16.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%32.5–38 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.3–7.6 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75%72.7–77 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.5%65.2–69.7 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%86.1–88.7 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%74.1–78.7 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.8%66.2–71.4 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74%69.7–77.9 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%24.4–28.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.4%24.4–28.6 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%8.2–10.1 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%6–7.2 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.2%30.3–36.1 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.9–16.5 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.8–15.9 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 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 McMillin
Is McMillin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McMillin is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B 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 McMillin?
CDC estimates 37.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.9% and 40.4%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to McMillin?
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, 4.4 miles in a straight line from McMillin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in McMillin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–7.6%), 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 McMillin more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McMillin.
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.