Photo: Ken Gallager · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Pacific Beach residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pacific Beach, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pacific Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pacific Beach
COPD, diabetes and cancer run high in Pacific Beach
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.1%), vs 9.5% across Washington. Cancer is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 7.9% across Washington. In all, Pacific Beach runs above Washington on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pacific Beach, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 78.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Pacific Beach
60.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Pacific Beach’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Pacific Beach
The closest emergency room is Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, 20.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Sea Mar Community Health Centers is closer (14.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Pacific Beach’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pacific Beach adults…
Pacific Beach runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pacific Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Pacific Beach
No hospital or community health center in Pacific Beach 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 Pacific Beach; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Pacific Beach 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.
14.3% of Pacific Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Pacific Beach and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moclips | — | — | — | — |
Moclips: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pacific Beach adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pacific Beach
Why doesn’t Pacific Beach have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pacific Beach.
What hospital is closest to Pacific Beach?
Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, 20.8 miles in a straight line from Pacific Beach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pacific Beach.
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. 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.