Healthcare in Gig Harbor, WA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.5%
3.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
5.3pp 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
40.6%
Arthritis
32.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.4%
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
13.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.6%
Mobility
12.5%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.4 mi
St Anthony Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony Hospital | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph Medical Center | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital | 8.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Clare Hospital | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Gig Harbor has an obesity rate of 32.5%, which is 3.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% 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.