Healthcare in Cougar, WA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.9%
5.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.7%
3.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
38.1%
Arthritis
37.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.4%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.7%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.7%
Mobility
16.9%
Cognitive
15.2%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
9.3%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
27.2 mi
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center | 27.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Rainier Springs | 27.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center | 32.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Arbor Health Morton Hospital | 36.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center | 37.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Cougar has an obesity rate of 41.9%, which is 5.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.