Within Washington, Wauna is healthier than 37% of graded towns
Wauna differs from Washington on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wauna. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wauna
Washington sets a high bar
Wauna is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, but only 37% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Arthritis, cancer and obesity run high in Wauna
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (30.9%), vs 24.4% across Washington. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.9% across Washington. Obesity is also above the state: 36.9%, vs 30.6% across Washington. In all, Wauna runs above Washington on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Wauna’s lead shrinks
Wauna is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, but 46% of the 8,090 towns with similar household incomes ($77K–$129K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Wauna, and more people treating it
35.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 73.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. 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 Wauna’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Wauna’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wauna is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #181 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 91% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Wauna’s median household income is $103,250; among the 8,090 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$129K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Wauna adults…
Wauna runs above WA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wauna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Wauna
No hospital or community health center in Wauna 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 Wauna; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
9.4 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Wauna adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Wauna does better than Washington.
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.
10.1% of Wauna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Wauna and the towns around it
Wauna’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauna | B+ | 36.9% | 11.3% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Key Center | B− | 38.1% | 12.4% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Stansberry Lake | B+ | 36.4% | 10.1% | 11% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wauna adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wauna
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wauna is better than Washington on 5 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Wauna’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wauna | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%14.4–19.4 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.7–16.4 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.4–19 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.9%33.5–40.1 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.9–12.7 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%33.2–37.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%36.7–41.4 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.9%28.6–32.9 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%10–12.2 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.9–10.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.1–7.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.9–11.1 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.7%9.5–13.9 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18%15.3–20.7 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%14.7–18.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%32.2–37.6 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.3–8.4 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73%70.6–75.2 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.2%67–71.3 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.2–87.8 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.9%71.3–76.2 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%66.1–71.2 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%70.5–78.6 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%25.1–29.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%23.5–27.6 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9%8.1–9.9 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%8.2–10.1 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.9–7.1 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%28.1–34.8 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.1–15.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.7–16.6 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.7–8.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.5–4.7 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.3–8.5 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–4 | 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 Wauna
Is Wauna a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wauna is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #181 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 46%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wauna?
CDC estimates 36.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 40.1%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wauna?
St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Wauna’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wauna have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8.4%), 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 Wauna 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 Wauna.
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.