Healthcare in Lakewood, WA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.0%

2.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.2%

2.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.7%

1.1pp above 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

36.4%

Arthritis

26.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.8%

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

19.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.2%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.4%

Mobility

14.5%

Cognitive

18.1%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

9.4%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.0 mi

St Clare Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Clare Hospital	1.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
St Joseph Medical Center	6.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital	6.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital	6.2 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital	12.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Lakewood has an obesity rate of 39.0%, which is 2.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.2%, 2.7pp above the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 70.5% 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 3.3 out of 5.