On CDC estimates, North Puyallup is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
North Puyallup differs from Washington on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Puyallup. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Puyallup
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in North Puyallup
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33%), vs 24.4% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 7%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, North Puyallup runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in North Puyallup, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 76.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
North Puyallup keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.8% vs 70.7%) and cholesterol checks (87.6% vs 84%). 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 North Puyallup’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind North Puyallup’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Puyallup is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 91% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). North Puyallup’s median household income is $83,489; among the 10,491 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$104K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 North Puyallup adults…
North Puyallup runs above WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
North Puyallup is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in North Puyallup as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Puyallup adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near North Puyallup
No hospital or community health center in North Puyallup 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 North Puyallup; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How North Puyallup 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9% of North Puyallup adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
North Puyallup and the towns around it
North Puyallup’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Puyallup | B+ | 35.6% | 11.8% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Puyallup | B | 36.9% | 10.6% | 12% | CDC place |
| Sumner | B | 37% | 10.3% | 12% | CDC place |
| Edgewood | A− | 34.8% | 9.8% | 10.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Puyallup adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Puyallup
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Puyallup is better than Washington on 9 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside North Puyallup’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Puyallup | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%14.1–19.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.6–16.3 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.1–17.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%32.3–38.7 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.4–13.3 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%35.2–40 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.7%38.2–42.9 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33%30.8–35.3 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.6–11.8 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.3–12.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.1–7.9 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.2%5–7.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.1–4.2 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8.5–11.9 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.2%8.3–12.2 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.1%15.3–21.1 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.8–17 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%31.8–37.2 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.4–8.3 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.8%72.7–76.8 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.8%66.5–70.9 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%86–89 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%74.1–78.7 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.5%68.9–74 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%70–78.1 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%23.3–27.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%24.9–29.2 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.7–9.3 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.5%4–5 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.8–6.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9%8.2–10 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.5%29.1–36 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%11.9–16.4 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.8–15.5 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.5–4.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.1–8.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.8–4 | 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 North Puyallup
Is North Puyallup a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Puyallup is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Puyallup?
CDC estimates 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 38.7%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Puyallup?
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, 1.6 miles in a straight line from North Puyallup’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Puyallup have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–8.3%), 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 North Puyallup 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 North Puyallup.
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.