Where Vaughn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vaughn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Vaughn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vaughn
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Vaughn
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.5%, vs 24.4% across Washington. In all, Vaughn runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Vaughn, and more people treating it
37.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 75.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Vaughn keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (70.3% vs 67%). 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 Vaughn’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Vaughn adults…
Vaughn runs above WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Vaughn is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Vaughn as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vaughn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Vaughn
No hospital or community health center in Vaughn 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 Vaughn; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Vaughn 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.
8% of Vaughn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Vaughn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Center | B− | 38.1% | 12.4% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Grapeview | B+ | 33.6% | 13.1% | 10.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vaughn adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Vaughn
Why doesn’t Vaughn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vaughn.
What hospital is closest to Vaughn?
St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Vaughn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Vaughn?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Key Peninsula Health Center in Lakebay, 2.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vaughn.
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.