Healthcare in Fircrest, WA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.8%

1.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.7%

2.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.1%

1.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

4.8pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.9%

Arthritis

27.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.7%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.0%

Mobility

11.1%

Cognitive

12.9%

Hearing

6.7%

Vision

3.5%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

6.3%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.3 mi

St Joseph Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Joseph Medical Center	2.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital	2.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital	2.3 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
St Clare Hospital	4.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
St Anthony Hospital	10.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Fircrest has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.7%, 2.2pp above the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 73.4% 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 3.8 out of 5.