Healthcare in Sumas, WA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.8%

9.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

30.4%

6.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.4%

4.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.4%

1.2pp 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

30.5%

Arthritis

21.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.2%

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

19.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

30.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.5%

Mobility

9.7%

Cognitive

15.8%

Hearing

5.9%

Vision

3.8%

Self-Care

2.9%

Independent Living

7.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

19.6 mi

St Joseph Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Joseph Hospital	19.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Island Hospital	40.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Skagit Valley Hospital	45.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center	48.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Sumas has an obesity rate of 26.8%, which is 9.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 30.4%, 6.9pp above the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 67.0% 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.