Photo: Tedder · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Washington, Quincy is healthier than 17% of graded towns
Quincy differs from Washington on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Quincy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Quincy
1 in 4 working-age adults in Quincy has no health insurance
24.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.4% across Washington. Checkups ↓
More Quincy adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.3%), vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Quincy
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.3%), about twice the Washington rate. Housing insecurity (18.6% vs 9.9%) and utility shut-off threats (8.9% vs 5.1%) are higher too. 21.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Quincy’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Quincy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Quincy is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, #237 of 285 in Washington. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 85% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Quincy’s median household income is $87,902; among the 10,165 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$110K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Quincy compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 31.4% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 20% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Quincy 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.
1.6 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.5% of Quincy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Out of every 100 Quincy adults…
Quincy runs below WA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Quincy
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Quincy, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Quincy; ≈ 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).
How Quincy adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Quincy 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.
Quincy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy | B− | 38.6% | 11% | 10.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Quincy adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Quincy
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Quincy is better than Washington on 4 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Quincy’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Quincy | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.1%20.5–28.3 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.3–16.3 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%14.9–19.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.6%33.8–44 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11%9.6–12.5 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 28%25.3–31.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.4%28.4–34.8 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20%17.9–22.2 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5%4.5–5.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.5–5.7 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.4%3.7–5.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.1%13.5–19.2 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.7–12.6 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.3%23–32 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15.6–21.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%28.2–36.6 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24.4%19.2–30 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 66.7%63–70.8 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.5%52.4–58.6 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.9%74.8–81 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.9%63.9–70 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.6%53.3–62 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.1%61.5–74.6 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%18.4–24 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.9%31.4–38.3 | 28% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.3%19.3–23.3 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.6%16.6–20.6 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.8–10 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.4%11.2–13.5 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.5%19.4–23.6 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%28.7–38 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%10.9–15 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%15.1–20.9 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.8–7.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%6.9–9.7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.7 | 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 Quincy
Is Quincy a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Quincy is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #237 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Quincy?
CDC estimates 38.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 44%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Quincy?
Quincy Valley Medical Center in Quincy, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Quincy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Quincy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.2–30%), 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 Quincy more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Quincy.
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.