Healthcare in Federal Way, WA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.0%
9.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.9%
2.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
near 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
35.6%
Arthritis
22.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.6%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.1%
Mobility
10.6%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.2 mi
St Francis Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Community Hospital | 1.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Multicare Auburn Medical Center | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph Medical Center | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital | 7.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Federal Way has an obesity rate of 27.0%, which is 9.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 70.3% 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 2.8 out of 5.