Photo: SouthHillEditor · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Washington, South Hill is healthier than 41% of graded towns
South Hill differs from Washington on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Hill
Washington sets a high bar
South Hill is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, but only 41% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, South Hill’s lead shrinks
South Hill is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, but 44% of the 6,720 towns with similar household incomes ($85K–$141K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity runs high in South Hill
36.5% of adults have obesity, vs 30.6% across Washington. Conditions ↓
South Hill sleeps less
37.6% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 31.8% across Washington. Habits ↓
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 South Hill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
What’s behind South Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Hill is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #169 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 92% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). South Hill’s median household income is $113,130; among the 6,720 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($85K–$141K), it’s healthier than 44%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 South Hill adults…
South Hill runs below WA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of South Hill residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, stroke and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near South Hill
1 community health center in South Hill, 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 South Hill; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How South Hill adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, South Hill runs above Washington.
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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.
11.8% of South Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
South Hill and the towns around it
South Hill’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill | B+ | 36.5% | 9.6% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Graham | B | 37.5% | 10% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| McMillin | B | 37.3% | 12.5% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Frederickson | B | 37.7% | 9.5% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Summit View | B+ | 36.7% | 8.9% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Puyallup | B | 36.9% | 10.6% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Hill adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Hill
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Hill is better than Washington on 3 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside South Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Hill | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%14.7–17.5 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%12–14.3 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%17–20 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%33.4–39.5 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.2%28.3–32.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%32.1–36.2 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.4%22.7–26 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%10–12 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.4–7.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.3–5.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–2.8 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%8–11.1 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%10.1–12.6 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.8%16–19.6 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%16.1–19.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%34.8–40.4 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%7.1–9 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.6%67.2–71.9 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.7%63.4–67.9 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%81.3–84.3 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.2%65.7–70.5 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.4%59.6–65.1 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%69.3–77.4 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%25.1–29.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.6%27.5–31.9 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.4%10.4–12.5 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%10.7–12.9 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.4–8.8 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%10.7–13 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.4%27.2–31.5 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.7–11.7 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%14.2–16.9 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.3 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.5–7.8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.8–3.3 | 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 South Hill
Is South Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Hill is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #169 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Hill?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.4% and 39.5%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Hill?
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, 3.9 miles in a straight line from South Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–9%), 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 South Hill 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 South Hill.
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.