Within Washington, Waller is healthier than 27% of graded towns
Waller differs from Washington on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waller. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waller
Washington sets a high bar
Waller is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but only 27% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Arthritis, diabetes and COPD run high in Waller
3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.6%), vs 24.4% across Washington. 1 in 9 adults have diabetes (11.6%), vs 9.5% across Washington. COPD is also above the state: 6.2%, vs 5.1% across Washington. In all, Waller runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Waller’s lead shrinks
Waller is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but 41% of the 8,358 towns with similar household incomes ($76K–$127K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Waller, and more people treating it
35.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 74% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Waller sleeps less
36.7% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 31.8% across Washington. Habits ↓
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 Waller’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Waller’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waller is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #207 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 88% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). Waller’s median household income is $101,490; among the 8,358 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$127K), it’s healthier than 41%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Waller adults…
Waller runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waller adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
3.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Waller
No hospital or community health center in Waller 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 Waller; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Waller 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.
13.2% of Waller adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Waller and the towns around it
Waller’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Waller adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Waller
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Waller is better than Washington on 2 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Waller’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Waller | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%15.6–19.7 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.3–16.3 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.7–19 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.9%33.6–40 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.4–12.8 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%33.6–38.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%36.7–41.3 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.6%28.6–32.6 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%10–12 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.8–10.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.7–7.1 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.2%5.4–7.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%11.1–15.3 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%10.2–13.9 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 19%16.7–21.3 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%14.5–18 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%34–39.5 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%6.1–8.8 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.8%70.4–74.9 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.1%62.8–67.3 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.9–87.1 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74%71.6–76.2 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70%67.3–72.6 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.8%69.7–77.7 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.8%24.5–28.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.2%28–32.5 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%11.2–13.5 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.6%10.5–12.7 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.3–6.7 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.6–9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.2%12–14.5 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4%29.7–35.3 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%12–15.3 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.4–16.8 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Waller
Is Waller a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waller is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #207 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 41%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Waller?
CDC estimates 36.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.6% and 40%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Waller?
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Waller’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Waller have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.8%), 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 Waller more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waller.
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.