Photo: Netsomniac · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Tehaleh is healthier than 50%
Tehaleh differs from Washington on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tehaleh. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tehaleh
Against towns with similar incomes, Tehaleh’s lead shrinks
Tehaleh is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, but 51% of the 2,409 towns with similar household incomes ($117K–$195K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Tehaleh keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.8% vs 67%) and cholesterol checks (86.9% vs 84%). Checkups ↓
Tehaleh is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Crocker (B+). Around town ↓
Tehaleh is an active town
Only 14% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.9% across Washington. The town has 52 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Tehaleh
Tehaleh runs below Washington on COPD (4.1% vs 5.1%), stroke (2.4% vs 2.9%) and heart disease (4.5% vs 5.4%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Tehaleh’s likely range.
What’s behind Tehaleh’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tehaleh is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, #62 of 285 in Washington. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is obesity, still better than 66%.
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). Tehaleh’s median household income is $155,646; among the 2,409 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($117K–$195K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tehaleh adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Tehaleh and the towns around it
Tehaleh has the best Health Grade of the 4 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
52 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Tehaleh adults…
Tehaleh runs below WA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Tehaleh residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Tehaleh
No hospital or community health center in Tehaleh 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 Tehaleh; ≈ 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).
How Tehaleh adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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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.
7.8% of Tehaleh adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tehaleh adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tehaleh
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tehaleh is better than Washington on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Tehaleh’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tehaleh | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.6%10.8–14.5 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%9.9–12.8 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14–17.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%30.5–37 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.6%7.5–9.6 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.8%27.6–31.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%33.2–37.6 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.2%23.2–27.1 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.4–11.4 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%3.9–5 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.3–4.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7%5.9–8.3 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.9%7.1–10.8 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 14%11.8–16.2 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%16.1–19.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%32.8–38.3 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.7–7.1 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.8%69.3–74 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.8%68.6–72.9 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.2–88.4 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70%67.4–72.3 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.8%67.3–72.2 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%73.7–80.9 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%23.8–28.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%24.2–28.3 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%7–8.5 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%8–9.7 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5.4–6.4 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.9%22.1–27.8 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9%7.6–10.4 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.5–13.9 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5–6.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.6–6.3 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2–2.6 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Tehaleh
Is Tehaleh a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tehaleh is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health, #62 of 285 in Washington. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Tehaleh?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.5% and 37%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tehaleh?
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Tehaleh’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Tehaleh have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–7.1%), 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 Tehaleh more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tehaleh.
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.