Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Montesano is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Montesano differs from Washington on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Montesano. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Montesano
Cancer and arthritis run high in Montesano
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.6%), vs 24.4% across Washington. In all, Montesano runs above Washington on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Montesano is short on dental care and mental health care
Montesano’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Montesano sleeps less
37.8% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 31.8% across Washington. Habits ↓
Montesano is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Montesano is healthier than 77%. Against the 10,283 towns with similar household incomes ($51K–$84K), it’s healthier than 94%. 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 Montesano’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Montesano’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Montesano is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #128 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 91% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 51%.
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). Montesano’s median household income is $67,540; among the 10,283 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$84K), it’s healthier than 94%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most Washington towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Montesano is healthier than 55% of graded towns, against 77% nationally.
Out of every 100 Montesano adults…
Montesano runs above WA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Montesano
No hospital or community health center in Montesano 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 Montesano; ≈ 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.
27 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Montesano adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Montesano 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.
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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.
9.9% of Montesano adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Montesano and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Montesano adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Montesano
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Montesano is better than Washington on 4 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Montesano’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Montesano | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%13.6–18.4 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.4–14.9 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%14.9–19.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%27.9–38.1 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9–12.1 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.6%31.2–38 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%33.5–40.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%25.7–31.6 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.5 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 5.9%5–6.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%9.3–13.5 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%9–13.2 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.1%15–21.4 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.2–19.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%33–42.7 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.3–8.1 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.6%66.8–74 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.5%61.3–67.7 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.7–87.5 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%70.6–76.7 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69%64.6–73 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%68.7–80.9 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%23.2–29.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.4%23.4–29.7 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%7.7–9.7 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.9–7.1 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.5%25.7–33.2 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.5–14.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%11.7–15.2 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6–7.9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 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 Montesano
Is Montesano a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Montesano is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #128 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Montesano?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 38.1%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Montesano?
Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Montesano’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Montesano have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8.1%), 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 Montesano 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 Montesano.
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.