Healthcare in Kelso, WA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.5%
6.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.4%
5.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
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
32.3%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.5%
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
21.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.2%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
18.6%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
10.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.4 mi
Peacehealth St John Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehealth St John Medical Center | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center | 30.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Rainier Springs | 30.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center | 37.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside | 37.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Kelso has an obesity rate of 42.5%, which is 6.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.4%, 5.9pp above the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 69.1% 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 3.5 out of 5.