Healthcare in Newcastle, WA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

19.7%

16.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.5%

2.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.2%

4.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.6%

6.0pp below 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

35.2%

Arthritis

18.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

4.4%

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

12.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

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Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

17.7%

Mobility

6.2%

Cognitive

8.8%

Hearing

4.2%

Vision

2.6%

Self-Care

1.9%

Independent Living

4.1%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.0 mi

Valley Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Valley Medical Center	6.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Overlake Hospital Medical Center	6.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System)	6.6 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Swedish Issaquah	7.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill	8.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Newcastle has an obesity rate of 19.7%, which is 16.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 4.6% of adults lack health insurance. 71.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.8 out of 5.