Healthcare in Port Townsend, WA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.8%
7.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
5.3pp below 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
43.0%
Arthritis
37.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
14.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.2%
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
13.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.2%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
11.4%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.8 mi
Jefferson Healthcare
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Healthcare | 5.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Whidbeyhealth Medical Center | 8.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Island Hospital | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital | 25.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Olympic Medical Center | 25.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Port Townsend has an obesity rate of 28.8%, which is 7.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.