Healthcare in Ruston, WA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.0%

1.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.5%

2.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.8%

1.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.1%

5.5pp 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

39.6%

Arthritis

30.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.9%

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

14.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.5%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.4%

Mobility

11.2%

Cognitive

11.8%

Hearing

7.0%

Vision

3.4%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

5.9%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.1 mi

St Joseph Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Joseph Medical Center	4.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital	4.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital	4.1 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
St Anthony Hospital	6.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
St Clare Hospital	9.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓

Ruston has an obesity rate of 35.0%, which is 1.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 5.1% of adults lack health insurance. 74.7% 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 3.8 out of 5.