Healthcare in Vashon, WA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.8%
11.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
5.4pp 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
41.6%
Arthritis
30.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.1%
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
13.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.4%
Mobility
10.2%
Cognitive
10.4%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
5.7%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Highline Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highline Medical Center | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Anthony Hospital | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| St Francis Community Hospital | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Navos - Inpatient Services | 10.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) | 11.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
Vashon has an obesity rate of 24.8%, which is 11.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% 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 3.5 out of 5.