Healthcare in Birch Bay, WA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.4%
8.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
28.2%
4.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
3.7pp 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
38.0%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.8%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.8%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.3%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.7 mi
St Joseph Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Hospital | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center | 29.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Island Hospital | 33.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Skagit Valley Hospital | 48.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Birch Bay has an obesity rate of 27.4%, which is 8.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.2%, 4.7pp above the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.