Within Washington, Peaceful Valley is healthier than 9% of graded towns
Peaceful Valley trails Washington on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Peaceful Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Peaceful Valley
Dental care lags in Peaceful Valley
53.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 16.9% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Peaceful Valley’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Peaceful Valley
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Peaceful Valley
The closest emergency room is Peacehealth United General Medical Center in Sedro Woolley, 32 miles away in a straight line. And 11.6% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.2% across Washington. For everyday care, Sea Mar Community Health Centers is closer (14 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Peaceful Valley adults live with a disability
36.3% of adults live with a disability, vs 27.1% across Washington. The biggest difference is vision loss: 6.1% vs 4.1%. Disability ↓
Peaceful Valley is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Peaceful Valley is healthier than 37%. Against the 8,814 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 59%. 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 Peaceful Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Peaceful Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Peaceful Valley is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns, #259 of 285 in Washington. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 78% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Peaceful Valley’s median household income is $59,625; among the 8,814 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 59%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Peaceful Valley 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.
Care in and near Peaceful Valley
No hospital or community health center in Peaceful Valley 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 Peaceful Valley; ≈ 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).
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Peaceful Valley adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Peaceful Valley adults…
Peaceful Valley runs above WA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Peaceful Valley residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
How Peaceful Valley adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Peaceful Valley runs above Washington.
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.
23.9% of Peaceful Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Peaceful Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peaceful Valley | C+ | 31.6% | 10.9% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Kendall | — | — | — | — |
Kendall: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Peaceful Valley
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Peaceful Valley is better than Washington on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Peaceful Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Peaceful Valley | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.3%20.1–26.8 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%14.9–19.1 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.5%19.3–23.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.6%27.7–35.7 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.5–12.4 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.6%28.8–34.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%31.6–37.3 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5%24–28.9 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.2 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%5.9–7.6 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%6.8–9.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.9%14.1–19.9 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.1%15.3–21 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.6%19.2–26 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18%15.7–20.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%30.5–38 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%9.5–13.9 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 67.7%64.6–70.8 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.2%50–56.4 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.8%76.4–81.2 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.9%66.7–73 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.9%56.8–64.6 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.6%57.7–71.3 | 74.2% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 32%29–35.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.7%27.8–33.8 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.2%16.5–20.1 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.6%14–17.3 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%10.6–12.7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.9%21.9–26.1 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.3%32.3–40.3 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%12.7–17.1 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.9%17.4–22.4 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%6.9–8.8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.3–7 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%8.9–11.8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.3–5.7 | 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 Peaceful Valley
Is Peaceful Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Peaceful Valley is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #259 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Peaceful Valley?
CDC estimates 31.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.7% and 35.7%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Peaceful Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.5–13.9%), 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 Peaceful Valley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Peaceful Valley.
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.