Within Washington, Summit is healthier than 20% of graded towns
Summit differs from Washington on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Summit. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Summit
Washington sets a high bar
Summit is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, but only 20% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD, arthritis and diabetes run high in Summit
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.7%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.7%), vs 24.4% across Washington. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 9.5% across Washington. In all, Summit runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Summit’s lead shrinks
Summit is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, but 25% of the 7,646 towns with similar household incomes ($80K–$133K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Summit, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 74.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Summit
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (12.3%), vs 10.1% 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 Summit’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind Summit’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Summit is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, #229 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 82% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Summit’s median household income is $106,736; among the 7,646 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($80K–$133K), it’s healthier than 25%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Summit adults…
Summit runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Summit 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.
5.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Summit
No hospital or community health center in Summit 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 Summit; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Summit adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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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.
10.9% of Summit adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Summit and the towns around it
Summit’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit | B− | 37.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Puyallup | B | 36.9% | 10.6% | 12% | CDC place |
| Midland | C+ | 38.7% | 12.3% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Waller | B | 36.9% | 11.6% | 12% | CDC place |
| Clover Creek | C+ | 38.8% | 12.2% | 13.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Summit adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Summit
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Summit is better than Washington on 3 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Summit’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Summit | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%16.9–20.6 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%14–16.8 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%16.1–19.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.3%34.1–40.4 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.2%11–13.5 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37%34.7–39.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%37.2–41.7 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.7%29.6–33.7 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%10.1–12.2 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9.1–10.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.7%6–7.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.9%10.1–13.8 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.8–13.8 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%18–22.5 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%14–17.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%33–38.5 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.9–9.1 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.1%71–75.3 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.5%64.3–68.7 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.8–86.5 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.8%72.5–76.8 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%67.2–72.4 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%68.4–76.7 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27%24.8–29.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28%25.9–30.2 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%9.3–11.3 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.6–7.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9%9.9–12 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.1%31.5–36.7 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%13.2–16.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%14.2–17.2 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.7–9.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 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 Summit
Is Summit a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Summit is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #229 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 25%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Summit?
CDC estimates 37.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.1% and 40.4%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Summit?
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Summit’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Summit have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–9.1%), 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 Summit more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Summit.
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.