Healthcare in Fort Lewis, WA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
29.7%
6.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
3.3%
8.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp above 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
17.4%
Arthritis
7.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
1.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.2%
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
25.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.7%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.0%
Mobility
4.8%
Cognitive
23.9%
Hearing
3.3%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
9.3%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.7 mi
St Clare Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare Hospital | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph Medical Center | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital | 11.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| South Sound Behavioral Hospital | 11.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Fort Lewis has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 29.7%, 6.2pp above the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 57.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.