Healthcare in Anacortes, WA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.4%
5.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.5%
1.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
4.4pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.5%
Arthritis
32.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.5%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
13.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.4%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
Island Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Hospital | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph Hospital | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Whidbeyhealth Medical Center | 20.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center | 21.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Skagit Valley Hospital | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Anacortes has an obesity rate of 30.4%, which is 5.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 74.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.