Where Swede Heaven residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Swede Heaven, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Swede Heaven. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Swede Heaven
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Swede Heaven
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Swede Heaven runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Swede Heaven
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.2%), vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓
In Swede Heaven, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Washington 8.4%), yet 19.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.3% across the state. 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 Swede Heaven’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Swede Heaven adults…
Swede Heaven runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Swede Heaven is an older town: 39% 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 Swede Heaven as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Swede Heaven adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Swede Heaven
No hospital or community health center in Swede Heaven 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 Swede Heaven; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Swede Heaven 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.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Swede Heaven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Swede Heaven and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Swede Heaven adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Swede Heaven
Why doesn’t Swede Heaven have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Swede Heaven.
What hospital is closest to Swede Heaven?
Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington, 19.8 miles in a straight line from Swede Heaven’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Swede Heaven.
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. 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.