Healthcare in Shelton, WA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.7%

2.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.5%

4.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.5%

0.6pp above 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.9%

Arthritis

29.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.3%

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

20.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.5%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.9%

Mobility

17.3%

Cognitive

19.2%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

7.0%

Self-Care

5.3%

Independent Living

11.0%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.4 mi

Mason General Hospital & Family Of Clinics

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mason General Hospital & Family Of Clinics	2.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	1/5	✓
Capital Medical Center	10.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Providence St Peter Hospital	13.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Summit Pacific Medical Center	17.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
South Sound Behavioral Hospital	20.1 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Shelton has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.5%, 4.0pp above the national average. About 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. 68.5% 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.