Dr. John and Viola Phillips House and Office · Photo: Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Newport is healthier than 60%
Newport differs from Washington on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newport
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Newport
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 2.9% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, Newport runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Newport adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (25.7%), vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Newport
57.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 18.7% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Checkups ↓
Newport is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Newport is healthier than 28%. Against the 6,158 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 60%. 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 Newport’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Newport’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newport is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 50% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Newport’s median household income is $51,122; among the 6,158 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 60%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Newport adults…
Newport runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Newport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Newport
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Newport, 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 Newport; ≈ 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 Newport adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Newport runs above 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.
16.8% of Newport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Newport and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | C | 39.2% | 12.8% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newport adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Newport
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Newport is better than Washington on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Newport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Newport | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%19.7–26.8 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15–19.6 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.5–21 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%32.8–45.8 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11–14.7 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.3%33.4–41.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%33.6–41.6 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.8%30.5–37.1 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.6–13.4 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.8–12 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%7.9–11 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.1–5.4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.7%15.5–22.4 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.2–17.7 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.7%21.2–30.5 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12–17.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%27.8–38.1 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.1–11 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.6%67.7–75.2 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.7%54.1–61.2 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%79.9–84.5 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72.3–78.2 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%60.3–69.6 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.6%61–75.7 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%22.8–30 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%23.4–29.8 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.4–7 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.4–8.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.8%15.1–18.6 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38%33.2–42.7 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%15.5–21.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.4%15.1–20 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%9–11.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.4–7.4 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.2–12.5 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.3–5.9 | 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 Newport
Is Newport a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newport is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C 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 Newport?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 45.8%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Newport?
Newport Community Hospital in Newport, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Newport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Newport have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–11%), 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 Newport more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newport.
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.