Photo: LegalTech · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Stevenson is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Stevenson differs from Washington on 8 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stevenson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stevenson
Stevenson is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Stevenson’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Stevenson
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.1% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.9%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, Stevenson runs above Washington on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Stevenson, and more people treating it
35.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 75.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. 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 Stevenson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Stevenson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stevenson is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 90% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 49%).
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). Stevenson’s median household income is $76,563; among the 10,825 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$96K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Stevenson
1 community health center in Stevenson, 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 Stevenson; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Stevenson adults…
Stevenson runs above WA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Stevenson is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Stevenson as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stevenson 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.
5.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Stevenson adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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.
11.6% of Stevenson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Stevenson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson | B+ | 32.8% | 10.8% | 11.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stevenson adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stevenson
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stevenson is better than Washington on 2 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Stevenson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stevenson | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%14.6–20.6 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.1–16.3 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.3–18.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.8%26.8–39.2 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.1–12.5 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.2%31.3–39 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%32.5–40.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.7%27.3–34.2 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.6–11.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6–8 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.8%5.5–8.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.4–12.7 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%9.5–14.7 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.4%14.9–22.4 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.4–19.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%27.6–38.5 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.1–8.5 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.7%70.1–77.3 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.6%61.2–68.1 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.4–88.2 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.2%71.7–78.4 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.6%63.9–73.1 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.6%62–76.7 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26%22.4–30 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.1%24.6–31.7 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.6–8 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.6%10.2–13 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.7%26.5–35.2 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%11.4–16.3 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.7–16 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.1–9.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.5–9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.1–4.4 | 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 Stevenson
Is Stevenson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stevenson is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Stevenson?
CDC estimates 32.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.8% and 39.2%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stevenson?
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Stevenson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Stevenson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–8.5%), 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 Stevenson 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 Stevenson.
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.