Photo: Oiyarbepsy · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Purdy is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Purdy differs from Washington on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Purdy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Purdy
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Purdy
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32%), vs 24.4% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.6%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, Purdy runs above Washington on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 56% 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 Purdy, and more people treating it
36.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 77.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Purdy keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (75.9% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (71.6% vs 67%). 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 Purdy’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Purdy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Purdy is healthier than 87% 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 97% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 68%.
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). Purdy’s median household income is $91,204; among the 9,831 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Purdy adults…
Purdy runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Purdy is an older town: 56% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Purdy as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Purdy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Purdy
No hospital or community health center in Purdy 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 Purdy; ≈ 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 Purdy adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Purdy 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.
7.3% of Purdy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Purdy and the towns around it
Purdy’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdy | A | 33.6% | 10.8% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Canterwood | A | 33.4% | 10.9% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Gig Harbor | A | 32.5% | 10.9% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Maplewood | A− | 34.7% | 11.3% | 8.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Purdy adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Purdy
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Purdy is better than Washington on 15 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Purdy’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Purdy | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.2%12.2–16.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.8–15.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%30.7–36.7 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.6%34.4–39 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%38.2–42.7 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32%30–34.1 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.8%10.8–12.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 5.3%4.3–6.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.4%6.1–8.7 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.3%6.8–10 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.8%13.4–18.3 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%13.7–16.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.4%29.9–35 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.7–6.9 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%73.6–77.8 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.6%69.5–73.6 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.4–90.2 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%74.9–79.2 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.9%71.5–76.3 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%70.8–78.7 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%22.6–26.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%23.5–27.5 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.7%3.2–4.1 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.2%26.2–32.2 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.4–14 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.2–13.3 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3–4 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.1–7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 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 Purdy
Is Purdy a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Purdy is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Purdy?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 36.7%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Purdy?
St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Purdy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Purdy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.9%), 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 Purdy 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 Purdy.
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.