Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Tieton is healthier than 53%
Tieton differs from Washington on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tieton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tieton
More Tieton adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.2%), vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Tieton has no health insurance
20.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.4% across Washington. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Tieton
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.8%), vs 10.2% across Washington. Utility shut-off threats (7.7% vs 5.1%) and housing insecurity (14.9% vs 9.9%) are higher too. 17.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Tieton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Tieton is healthier than 33%. Against the 8,952 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 53%. Health Grade ↓
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 Tieton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Tieton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tieton is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 77% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Tieton’s median household income is $60,144; among the 8,952 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Where Tieton compares well: arthritis, 19.8% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Tieton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.3% of Tieton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Out of every 100 Tieton adults…
Tieton runs below WA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Tieton residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Tieton
No hospital or community health center in Tieton 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 Tieton; ≈ 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 Tieton adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Tieton does better than Washington.
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Tieton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tieton | C | 41.1% | 12.7% | 11.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tieton adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tieton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tieton is better than Washington on 3 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Tieton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tieton | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.8%22.9–30.8 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13–17.2 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.2–19.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.1%36.8–45.7 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11.2–14.4 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%26.9–32.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.8%30–35.7 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.8%17.9–21.9 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.6 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5%4.5–5.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.1%4.3–6.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%12–17.4 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.7%9.5–14.1 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.2%24–32.7 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.7–18.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2%26.6–34 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.6%15.9–25.4 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 67%63.4–70.5 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.7%56.5–62.7 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.8%75.4–82 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.2%65–71.2 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.6%49.4–57.8 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%67.8–79 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%19.4–24.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.6%26.9–32.6 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%14.3–17.4 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%13.4–16.4 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.7–8.6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%9–10.8 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.3%15.7–19 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%27.9–36.4 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.1–16.5 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%14.9–20.6 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.5–8.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%7.8–10.9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.2–5.8 | 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 Tieton
Is Tieton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tieton is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Tieton?
CDC estimates 41.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.8% and 45.7%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tieton?
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital in Ellensburg, 22.2 miles in a straight line from Tieton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Tieton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.9–25.4%), 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 Tieton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tieton.
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.