On CDC estimates, Rocky Point is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Rocky Point differs from Washington on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rocky Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rocky Point
Cancer and arthritis run high in Rocky Point
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.4%), vs 24.4% across Washington. Conditions ↓
Fewer Rocky Point adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Washington. 1 in 14 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 10 adults 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 Rocky Point’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Rocky Point’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rocky Point is healthier than 82% 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 96% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 65%.
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). Rocky Point’s median household income is $85,521; among the 10,344 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 89%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Rocky Point adults…
Rocky Point runs above WA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.2% of Rocky Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Care in and near Rocky Point
No hospital or community health center in Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rocky Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Rocky Point adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Rocky Point 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.
Rocky Point and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Point | A− | 32.8% | 10.2% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Bremerton | A− | 32.8% | 8.9% | 11.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rocky Point adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rocky Point
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rocky Point is better than Washington on 7 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Rocky Point’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rocky Point | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.1%12.9–17.9 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.2–14.9 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.2–18.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.8%28.7–36.8 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.7–11.7 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%31.4–37.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%32.2–37.8 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.8–30.9 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.8 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–11 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%4.8–7.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.3%12.6–18.2 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%8.6–13.2 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16.3%13.5–19.5 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.9–19.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%29.2–36.3 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%4.8–7.8 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.6%69.6–75.4 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.9%66.1–71.6 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.5–86.8 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.6–76.2 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.4%68.8–75.4 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%69.6–79.7 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.2%23.4–29.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%22.1–27.2 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.2%6.5–8.1 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.2%7.4–9.2 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.9%23.4–30.5 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%9.9–13.9 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.4–15.5 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.4–4.6 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%5.8–8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.8 | 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 Rocky Point
Is Rocky Point a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rocky Point is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 89%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rocky Point?
CDC estimates 32.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 36.8%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rocky Point?
Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, 15.8 miles in a straight line from Rocky Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rocky Point have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–7.8%), 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 Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point.
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.