Healthcare in Nooksack, WA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.7%

8.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

30.4%

6.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.1%

3.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.3%

1.3pp 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

31.8%

Arthritis

22.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.3%

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

18.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

30.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.9%

Mobility

10.3%

Cognitive

15.5%

Hearing

6.2%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

7.3%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.5 mi

St Joseph Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Joseph Hospital	14.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Island Hospital	35.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Skagit Valley Hospital	40.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center	43.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Nooksack has an obesity rate of 27.7%, which is 8.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 30.4%, 6.9pp above the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 68.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.