Photo: Will Maupin · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Washington, Suncrest is healthier than 48% of graded towns
Suncrest differs from Washington on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Suncrest. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Suncrest
Washington sets a high bar
Suncrest is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but only 48% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Suncrest
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.9% across Washington. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.4%, vs 24.4% across Washington. In all, Suncrest runs above Washington on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Suncrest
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (12.2%), vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓
Fewer Suncrest adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Washington. 1 in 13 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 Suncrest’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Suncrest’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Suncrest is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #148 of 285 in Washington. 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 48%).
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). Suncrest’s median household income is $100,952; among the 8,452 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$126K), it’s healthier than 63%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Suncrest adults…
Suncrest runs above WA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
6.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
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 Suncrest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Care in and near Suncrest
1 community health center in Suncrest, 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 Suncrest; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Suncrest adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Suncrest adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Suncrest does better than Washington.
A hello is a start.
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Suncrest and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suncrest | B+ | 32.9% | 10.9% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Suncrest adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Suncrest
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Suncrest is better than Washington on 6 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Suncrest’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Suncrest | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%14.8–19.6 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.6–16.1 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%28.6–37.4 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.5–12.4 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%31.2–37.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%33.7–40.2 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.4%29.6–35.2 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.7–13.3 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.5–11.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–8 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7%6.1–8.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8.3–12.2 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%10.2–14.4 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 18.3%15.5–21.3 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%14.1–19.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.9%26.1–33.9 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.2–7.8 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.5%69.2–75.6 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.6%65.7–71.4 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.6–87.2 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.5%70.3–76.6 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%63.2–70.8 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.9%59.3–72.1 | 74.2% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%21.5–27.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21.9–27.4 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.6%6.7–8.4 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4%27–33.9 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%12.1–16 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%12.1–15.5 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–8.9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.7–8.7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 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 Suncrest
Is Suncrest a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Suncrest is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #148 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Suncrest?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.6% and 37.4%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Suncrest?
Providence Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Suncrest’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Suncrest have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.8%), 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 Suncrest 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 Suncrest.
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.