Photo: Kf1976 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Salmon Creek is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Salmon Creek differs from Washington on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Salmon Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Salmon Creek
Against towns with similar incomes, Salmon Creek’s lead shrinks
Salmon Creek is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, but 57% of the 6,916 towns with similar household incomes ($84K–$140K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Salmon Creek
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7.9% across Washington. Conditions ↓
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 Salmon Creek’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Salmon Creek’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Salmon Creek is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #132 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 89% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Salmon Creek’s median household income is $111,631; among the 6,916 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$140K), it’s healthier than 57%, about where its income would put it.
Most Washington towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Salmon Creek is healthier than 54% of graded towns, against 77% nationally.
Out of every 100 Salmon Creek adults…
Salmon Creek runs above WA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Salmon Creek
No hospital or community health center in Salmon Creek 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 Salmon Creek; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
5.2 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Salmon Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Salmon Creek adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Salmon Creek does better than Washington.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Salmon Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Salmon Creek and the towns around it
Salmon Creek’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Creek | A− | 34.7% | 9.7% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Felida | A | 32.2% | 8.6% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Lake Shore | A | 33.3% | 9.3% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| Mount Vista | A− | 34% | 9.6% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Hazel Dell | B | 36.3% | 9.6% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Barberton | A− | 33.5% | 9.3% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Salmon Creek adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Salmon Creek
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Salmon Creek is better than Washington on 7 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Salmon Creek’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Salmon Creek | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%14.4–17.9 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.7–14.4 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.8–19 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%31.3–38.1 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%29.8–34.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%32.3–37.2 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%25.2–29.3 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.6–12.9 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.7–10.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.9%6.4–9.3 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8.8–11.7 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.6%16.5–21 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%14.2–18 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2%27.2–33 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.9–8.2 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.6%68.2–73.2 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.7%65.2–69.9 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84.3–87.2 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%71.2–76.2 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.6%65.3–71.4 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%71.3–80 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%24.4–29.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%22.1–26.6 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%7.6–9.4 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.5%4–5.1 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.3%24.8–29.9 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.6–14.4 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%6–7.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 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 Salmon Creek
Is Salmon Creek a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Salmon Creek is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #132 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 57%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Salmon Creek?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.3% and 38.1%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Salmon Creek?
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Salmon Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Salmon Creek have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.2%), 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 Salmon Creek 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 Salmon Creek.
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.