O.J. Gendron Ranch · Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Washington, Moxee is healthier than 31% of graded towns
Moxee differs from Washington on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moxee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moxee
Washington sets a high bar
Moxee is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, but only 31% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Moxee
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (12.8%), vs 10.2% across Washington. Housing insecurity (13.6% vs 9.9%) and utility shut-off threats (7% vs 5.1%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 7 working-age adults in Moxee has no health insurance
14.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.4% across Washington. Checkups ↓
More Moxee adults get no exercise
22.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Moxee’s lead shrinks
Moxee is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, but 45% of the 8,517 towns with similar household incomes ($75K–$126K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. 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 Moxee’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Moxee’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moxee is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, #196 of 285 in Washington. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 88% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Moxee’s median household income is $100,512; among the 8,517 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$126K), it’s healthier than 45%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.5% of Moxee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moxee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Moxee adults…
Moxee runs below WA on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 5% of Moxee residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Moxee
No hospital or community health center in Moxee 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 Moxee; ≈ 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 Moxee 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.
Moxee and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moxee | B | 37.8% | 9.3% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moxee adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Moxee
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Moxee is better than Washington on 6 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Moxee’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Moxee | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%17.5–23.3 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.1–14.3 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.1–20.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%33.5–42.2 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.3%8.1–10.4 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 26.6%24–29.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.1%27.3–32.9 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.5%16.6–20.4 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–11.8 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.8–4.8 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.8–5.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.7–11.4 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9.3–13.3 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.3%19–25.6 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%15.8–21.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.4%25.9–33.1 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.6%11.7–17.9 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 66.2%62.7–69.6 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.3%62.3–68.1 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.3%76.5–81.8 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 65.5%62.2–68.5 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.4%52.3–60.3 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.9%63.6–75.6 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.8–26.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.8%27.9–33.8 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.8%11.5–14.2 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.6%12.1–15.2 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6.1–7.9 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.3–10 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.5%12.1–15 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.8%24.3–31.2 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.6%9.1–12.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%13.9–18.3 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3–3.9 | 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 Moxee
Is Moxee a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moxee is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #196 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Moxee?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 42.2%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Moxee?
Astria Toppenish Hospital in Toppenish, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Moxee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Moxee have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.7–17.9%), 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 Moxee 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 Moxee.
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.