Healthcare in Yelm, WA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.4%

3.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

30.6%

7.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.9%

4.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

1.6pp 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

30.3%

Arthritis

22.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.9%

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

20.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

30.6%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.5%

Mobility

9.7%

Cognitive

17.2%

Hearing

5.4%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

8.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.0 mi

South Sound Behavioral Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
South Sound Behavioral Hospital	9.0 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Providence St Peter Hospital	15.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
St Clare Hospital	16.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Providence Centralia Hospital	18.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Capital Medical Center	20.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Yelm has an obesity rate of 32.4%, which is 3.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 30.6%, 7.1pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 63.3% 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 4.0 out of 5.