Healthcare in Mount Vernon, WA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.8%
2.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
3.6pp 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
32.8%
Arthritis
27.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.8%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
8.9%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.0 mi
Skagit Valley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit Valley Hospital | 9.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Island Hospital | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Cascade Valley Hospital | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Whidbeyhealth Medical Center | 21.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital | 22.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Mount Vernon has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. 68.9% 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 2.5 out of 5.