Photo: Yuet Man Lee · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Point Roberts is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Point Roberts differs from Washington on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Point Roberts. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Point Roberts
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Point Roberts
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Point Roberts runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Point Roberts is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Point Roberts’ county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Point Roberts
The closest emergency room is Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor, 28.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Unity Care Northwest is closer (23.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Point Roberts, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 79.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Point Roberts keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.9% vs 70.7%) and cholesterol checks (90% 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 Point Roberts’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Point Roberts’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Point Roberts is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 95% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 53%.
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). Point Roberts’ median household income is $78,125; among the 10,817 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 94%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Point Roberts adults…
Point Roberts runs below WA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Point Roberts is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Point Roberts as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Point Roberts
No hospital or community health center in Point Roberts 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 Point Roberts; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Point Roberts 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.
6.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Point Roberts adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Point Roberts does better than 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.
5.6% of Point Roberts adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Point Roberts and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Roberts | A− | 26.4% | 11.6% | 9.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Point Roberts adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Point Roberts
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Point Roberts is better than Washington on 15 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Point Roberts’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Point Roberts | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%13.6–19.4 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%11.9–16 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12–15.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.4%22.9–30 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.6%9.9–13.4 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%34–40.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%38.3–44.7 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.6%30.5–36.6 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.4 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.2%11.9–14.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7–9.2 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.6%5.3–8.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.7 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4%3.2–4.8 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.4%7.1–11.8 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16.7%13.6–20.1 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%12–15.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.4%24.2–30.7 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.3%4.1–6.8 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%75.3–80.3 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.4%65.7–71 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90%88.6–91.3 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.8%76.8–82.4 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.4%71.1–77.5 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%72.2–82.3 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%23.4–28.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%18.6–23.4 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.6%5–6.3 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4%26.4–34.4 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%11.3–16.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%9.6–13.3 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.5–4.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.5–8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3–4.3 | 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 Point Roberts
Is Point Roberts a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Point Roberts is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Point Roberts?
CDC estimates 26.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.9% and 30%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Point Roberts?
Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor, 28.7 miles in a straight line from Point Roberts’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Point Roberts have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–6.8%), 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 Point Roberts 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 Point Roberts.
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.