Healthcare in University Place, WA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.2%

0.9pp 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

6.9%

3.7pp 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

36.9%

Arthritis

27.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.4%

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

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.5%

Loneliness

Lack of Support

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.5%

Mobility

11.8%

Cognitive

14.0%

Hearing

6.7%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

7.0%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.9 mi

St Clare Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Clare Hospital3.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
St Joseph Medical Center4.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital4.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital4.1 miPsychiatric
St Anthony Hospital11.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5

University Place has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 72.8% 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.